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This week host John Kruse delves into outdoors news, the Rocky Mtn Elk Fdtn's take on a new Federal grizzly bear managment rule, a huge 8.5 pound kokanee salmon caught out of Wallowa Lake in Northeast Washington, and the relationship between oil drilling and funding our public lands.

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This week on the show John Kruse talks to:

1.  Shawn Skipper with Leupold Optics about a new budget friendly pair of binoculars that comes with a nice chest harness as well as updates to their RX5000 rangefinder

2.  Scott Haugen has a new book out, "Elk Hunting the West", and shares a story about a memorable elk hunt and a good lesson learned

3.  Glenn May with Bassresource.com has advice to help you catch more bass out of rivers, reservoirs and lakes during these hot August days

4.  Rebecca Knuffke with the PEW Charitable Trusts tells you about an act making its way through congress that could address some serious maintenance issues in our National Parks

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This week on the show with John Kruse you'll hear

1.  The latest outdoors news round-up

2.  Tips from bear hunting expert Douglas Boze about late summer hunting

3.  El Nino is coming this winter, Patrick Wightman with the NWTF tells you what that could mean for turkey and deer across America

4.  Guide and writer Nick Petrou shares a Western New York Fishing Report.  He also explains why your farm pond has stunted bass and what you can do about it!

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This week John Kruse chats with

1.  Susan Buxton with Idaho Parks and Recreation about their 250 Sale going on in August where you can save 25% on a camping or yurt stay

2.  Aaron Linfoot will tell you all about the new location and expansion of Lincoln City Sporting Goods as well as the hunting, fishing and crabbing opportunities that await there on the Oregon Coast.

3.  Trey Carskadon with the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association (NSIA) discussed the Bonneville Power Administration's funding cut to salmon hatcheries near the mouth of the Columbia River and what you can do to change their minds

4.  We've also got an extended Mack's Minute, your WDFW Trout Derby lake of the week, and another edition of BirdNote!

This week on the show John Kruse chats with - 

1.  Cameron Black with "Gone Catchin' Outfitters" about salmon fishing near Buoy 10 bordering Oregon and Washington along with his BAM Tournament happening near the Tri-Cities.

2.  Michael Bray, the Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) Tournament Director, gives us an on the water report from the Columbia River near the Tri-Cities and previews the upcoming Pro-Am Bass Tournament happening August 28 - 30 in Boardman, Oregon

3.  Michael Baden with Oregon State Parks discusses a temporary closure of the Whale Watch Center in Depoe Bay and where you can watch the whales in the meantime

4.  Bob Loomis talks boating safety at the Buoy 10 Salmon Fishery this month and we also have another new edition of BirdNote

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Host John Kruse chats with

1.  Mike Carey with Northwest Fishing Magazine about walleye fishing in Washington and Montana

2.  Meilee Anderson with Visit Rainier about visiting Mount Rainier N.P. its surrounding communities this summer

3.  Wayne Pacelle weighs in on a misguided plan by the federal government to cull naturally migrating barred owls to possibly save spotted owls

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John Kruse chats with - 

1. JT Tucker, the owner of the Sheridan Fly Rod Company in Sheridan, WY

2. Eric Magnuson, with a Long Lake (WA) walleye report

3. Mistaya Johnston at the Stehekin Valley Ranch about the state of tourism in Stehekin (bordering North Cascades National Park) this summer

4. Roger Phillips with Idaho Fish and Game who speaks to us one last time before he retires!

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Host John Kruse interviews

1. Stephen Ziegler with Delong Lures

2.  Another chat with Stephen Ziegler, writing for Rack Junkies, about misspent tax dollars being used by wildlife related NGOs

3.  Johnnie Candle shares a Devils Lake, ND fishing report

4.  Ian Ebersole previews the grand opening of the Loveland, CO Bass Pro Shops

This week host John Kruse shares outdoors news and talks to

1.  Richard Dunham about the new EVO Swim Jig from Z-Man Fishing

2.  Eric Magnuson who has pointers about taking kids fishing

3.  Richard Simms, writing for Catfish Now, as to what (if any) bait works best

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