Bent N Ballistic Outdoors

Bent N Ballistic Outdoors episodes:

• 06.23.2022

  BNBO Ep 107 - My Gucci Gun

  Mike McKnight, Mark Zorich - West Coast Long Range Subjects Discussed: Potential New Gin Legislation;Bipartisan Senate Proposal, Red Flag Laws,Losing the Right of Due Process;Tactical Sniper Training;Tuning Up for Hunting Early;Common Mistakes with Long Range;Competition Long Range Shooting;Tuning Up Equipment;Adding...

  
• 06.06.2022

  BNBO Ep 106 - What the Hell Are You Thinking Pt 2

  Mike McKnight, Tom Patti Candidate for US Congress Subjects Discussed: Crappies have become a business;$100K Crappie Tournaments;Crappie Tours;Taking a friend fishing for slabs;Border Issues with Public Land;Fentanyl;Washingtons Ruling Class;2A;Opportunities to Reach Across the Aisle;Energy Issues;Homeless Pollution to the Ecosystem. Subscribe...

  
• 05.12.2022

  BNBO Ep 105 - What the Hell Are You Thinking?

  Mike McKnight, Tom Patti Candidate for Congress CA-9, James Smith California Dawn Sportfishing Subjects Discussed: The Trouble with Bears,Making Your Own Firearms,I Got Engaged,CA Delta,Sea Lions,Homeless Pollution,Forest Management,Common Sense,Reaching Across the Aisle,Maritime Superstitions,Ceremonies to Rename a Boat,No Bananas or Redheads...

  
• 12.01.2021

  BNBO Ep 104 - Breakfast Time Fishing Time

  Mike McKnight, Lucas Hoge Country Artist/Hoge Wild TV, Billy Nicholas Venice Fishing Lodge, Shawn Parr Country Music Radio Personality, Ken Hoge, Wayne Kotow CCA CA Subjects Discussed: On the road from Venice Louisiana, Season 3 Hoge Wild TV,Bowfishing from an...

  
• 11.16.2021

  BNBO Ep 103 - Let It Burn...Again

  Mike McKnight, Dr. Alan Taylor Penn State University, Ashley Watson Angler-Hunter-Fire Survivor Subjects Discussed: The disparity between ecologists views, forest thinning and treatment, the role of NGOs, the most destructive CA fires have been in the last 15 years, how...

  
• 07.16.2021

  BNBO Ep 102 - Crazy Clara

  Mike McKnight, Ken Franke Pres of Sportfishing Assoc of CA, Clara "Crazy Clara" Ricabal Subjects Discussed; Podcast Poaching; CARB rule proposal for diesel emissions from party boats; how it could affect private boats as well; Female salt water anglers; getting...

  
• 06.25.2021

  BNBO Ep 101 - It's Getting Crowded

  Mike McKnight, Jen Benedet CDFW R3 Coordinator, Robbie Dunham Koke Machine Guide Service Subjects Discussed: The end of the CCW Renewal Saga, How I almost torpedoed it, The difficulties of obtaining or renewing a CCW in the future, lots of...

  
• 03.17.2021

  BNBO Ep 100 - Mind Job

  Mike McKnight, Bryan Lynn Sportsmens Alliance Subjects Discussed: The flurry of new legislation with the new administration; the Bear Problem in CA; Pitbull vs Bear; HR127; Psych Evaluations for firearms owners; Gun Rights; National Gun Registry; Psych Evals for CCW;...

  
• 01.20.2021

  BNBO Ep 99 - Brass Is the New Gold

  Mike McKnight, Mark Oliva NSSF Subjects discussed; The spike in hunting and fishing license sales, the NRA files for Chapter 11 and leaves NY for Texas, No SHOT Show for 2021, the demand for brass on all levels, reloads are...

  
• 12.16.2020

  BNBO Ep 98 - A Permissible Window

  Mike McKnight, Jen "The Archer" Cordaro Subjects Discussed: The new Administration is already planning gun rights changes; Applying for or renewing a CCW in the Rona Era; the "Featureless" issue; Planning childbirth around hunting or fishing seasons; taking a newborn...

  
• 11.09.2020

  BNBO Ep 97 - Death Star on the Water

  Mike McKnight, Jon Rosenfield - Senior Scientist SF Baykeeper Subjects Discussed: My attempt at public office. The proliferation of water borne data centers. Alameda rejected one but one has shown up at the Port of Stockton, CA and there are...

  
• 08.11.2020

  BNBO Ep 96 - They're Not Nutrients They're Toxins

  Mike McKnight, Mike Gravert-Intimidator Sportfishing Subjects Discussed:Too Hot to Bowhunt,Headed to Louisiana for Redfish,Recap of Hoge Wild Catalina Episode,AB3030 Fight Continues,Running a 6 Pack in the COVID Era,Fish Running from Toxins,Harmful Algal Blooms in the US,Delta Striper Health, Homeless Dumping,Alaska...

  
• 07.25.2020

  BNBO Ep 95 - Moron...Putz

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Lucas Hoge Subjects Discussed: Responding to criticisms of TWAW Episode on Social Media, Aimee popped in to chat since she went to work for Fisherman's Warehouse,Poofy Grundens,The Grumpy Old Men Incident,Managing a Tackle Store During COVID,Civil...

  
• 07.16.2020

  BNBO Ep 94 - The Well Armed Woman

  Mike McKnight, Cherie Sintes-Glover TWAW Mother Lode Subjects discussed: Boat & PWC and ATV sales during COVID,Women driving gun sales in almost every state,women seeking training for new reasons,Millennial women,Training with other women as opposed to men,Women increase CCW applications,Shotgun...

  
• 07.08.2020

  BNBO Ep 93 - Be Nice to the Gun Counter Guys

  Mike McKnight, Jason Chung & John Martinez from Outdoor Sportsman Subjects discussed: Buying a license to use state lands,Independence Day frustration release,What drives you to the outdoors,Gun counter traffic during COVID and protests,Being the face of DOJ, The resurgence of...

  
• 07.01.2020

  BNBO Ep 92 - 3030 & 30x30 Demystified

  Mike McKnight, Wayne Kotow, Coastal Conservation Assoc-CA, Aoibheann Cline, Congressional Sportmen's Foundation Subjects discussed; Premiere of Hoge Wild TV,tackle shortages are happening,AB3030 CA,Similarities to MLPA,Hypocrisy of not having Sportmen on FGC,Is it 30% or an aditional 30 on top of...

  
• 06.19.2020

  BNBO Ep 91 - The Razorback Ass Tattoo

  Mike McKnight, Jordan Pinasco, Cyrill Derreumaux Subjects Discussed: COVID Masks and your CCW, Jordan Pinasco talks about his first season moving to the front of the boat on the WWBT, Getting Tournaments back after COVID, He and his wife both...

  
• 05.22.2020

  BNBO Ep 90 - Crisis at the Baitshop

  Mike McKnight, Glenn Chedaris Big Red Worm Company Subjects Discussed: The Mystery of the Nevada Big Game tag system, Idaho Non Resident Changes, the elusive California Elk Tag, What Will Hunting with Outfitters Look Like This Year, Lack of Direction...

  
• 05.18.2020

  BNBO Ep 89 - The Mike & Mark Show

  Mike McKnight, Mark Grupe - Mark Grupe Outdoors Subjects discussed; Mike & Mark the new radio morning show,dog training, when to introduce a collar,when to introduce a collar to a pup,almost getting stranded in Argentina on a hunt,hunting during the...

  
• 04.29.2020

  BNBO Ep 88 - MY DINGR

  Mike McKnight, Brian Lynn-Sportmen's Alliance, Jim Hendricks-Saltwater Sportsman Magazine,Don Meidinger-MYDINGR'S BBQ Subjects Discussed:CA Prop 63 Ruling,Government Overrreach on Fishing Closures,Encountering Barney Fife Officers,CV Affecting Hunting and Fishing Worldwide,CV Affecting Conservation Efforts,San Diego Beaches open but not ramps,Jim's Lobzilla,Santa Rosa Halibut,Deepdrop...

  
• 04.15.2020

  BNBO Ep 87 - Having a Crappie Day

  Mike McKnight, MD Johnson Freelance Writer/Angler/Hunter Subjects discussed,Wuhan CV closures and restrictions,Social Media rumor mill, the FGC debacle, total shutdowns vs. agency closures,Spring Turkey,You should be Crappie fishing,West vs. South vs. MidWest,Professional Crappie Tournaments,Ed Legan,Clear Lake Crappie,eyes or no eyes,scents,favorite...

  
• 03.27.2020

  BNBO Ep 86 - The Species Barrier Pt 2

  Mike McKnight, Dr. Robert Garry Tulane University, Dr. Krysten Schuler Cornell University Subjects discussed: SARS Cov2 is natural not lab created;bats can't infect by themselves;can this be a recurring virus:canine and avian CoV;similarities of SARS CoV2 and CWD;can CWD jump...

  
• 03.24.2020

  BNBO Ep 85 - The Species Barrier Pt 1

  Mike McKnight, Brad Stout This episode we talk about winter Crappie hunting, turkey scouting,Nevada tags,certifying record fish,carrying certified scales, state vs world records,origins of SARS-CoV 2, SARS-CoV, Avian Flu,wildlife trade in China,wet markets,calls to shut them down,how it jumped the...

  
• 02.28.2020

  BNBO Ep 84 - Skin In The Game

  Mike McKnight, Nugget the Dog, Michael Jurad Mountain Man Outfitters In this episode I do some podcasting from the boat. Doing some Striper scouting with my dog on the San Joaquin River. WTF actually happened at the Fish and Game...

  
• 02.20.2020

  BNBO Ep 83 - The Outdoor Industry is Elitist

  Mike McKnight In this episode I talk about getting attacked on social media for not sharing enough information, spot burning is still a thing, how much information do you share, outdoors shows on terrestrial radio are almost dead, the Outdoor...

  
• 02.07.2020

  BNBO Ep 82 - Escaping to Idaho

  Mike McKnight, Brian Brooks - Idaho Wildlife Federation This episode we talk my escape from CA, Idaho public land access issues,Wilks Brothers,Frank Church Wilderness,River of No Return,Trespass laws and penalties,legislation to prevent landowners blocking access,easements and right of ways,elk numbers,extreme...

  
• 01.27.2020

  BNBO Ep 81 - Let Em' Spawn

  Mike McKnight, Kip Adams Director of Conservation QDMA, James Stone NorCal Guides and Sportsmens Association This episode we talk finishing duck season, crappie jigs,QDMA’s 2019 was busiest ever, hot button deer issues moving into 2020,politicians reluctance to deal with CWD,bleach...

  
• 01.20.2020

  BNBO Ep 80 - Ya Gotta Show Up

  Mike McKnight, Amy Terra, Aliscia Andrews Candidate for Congress VA10 Battleground Virginia, Aliscia Andrews is a Republican candidate for Virginia's 10th District. She's Pro 2A in the middle of all that weirdness of what is happening at the state level....

  
• 01.16.2020

  BNBO Ep 79 - Don't Wreck the Dog

  Mike McKnight, Richie Hight - Paulina Peak Tackle, Brian Lynn-Sportsmen's Alliance Subjects discussed; Choosing a scope; Handling & Refreezing Crab;DIY Dog Training; Obedience; When to start Bird Training; Field Trials; Electronic Collars; Big Game Hunting; Kokanee Salmon Fishing; New Paulina...

  
• 12.31.2019

  BNBO Ep 78 - Strippers and Guns

  Mike McKnight, Vince Borges - Phenix Rods In this episode Vince becomes a new human chew toy for my dog. We also talk about throwing logs for Stripers in the West Delta. Conditions necessary to do it, gear recommendations, baits,...

  
• 12.16.2019

  BNBO Ep 77 - Stop the Wolf

  Mike McKnight, Denny Behrens The ANTIs never stop. In this episode I talk with the Colorado Stop the Wolf Coalition. Wolf activists are trying to get a reintroduction initiative for Wolves on the Colorado ballot. What does this mean for...

  
• 12.06.2019

  BNBO Ep 76 - Tahoe Cutthroats

  Mike McKnight, Mike Nielsen Tahoe Topliners Guide Service, Derek Orner National Marine Fisheries. In this episode we discuss; my new puppy co-host, puppy farts vs dog farts; Pacific Flyway Ducks; Tahoe Cutthroat plant; management with existing species; Fallen Leaf Lake;...

  
• 11.01.2019

  BNBO Ep 75 - Dammit I Got a Ticket

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Billy Driessen, Lucas Hoge On this episode we talk about Aimee's fire evac, the joys and sorrows of dogs, would Aimee write me a ticket, Billy getting smacked in the face with a huge lure, Fukushima...

  
• 10.15.2019

  BNBO Ep 74 - Bub Tosh Unfiltered

  Mike McKnight, Bub Tosh SDG Marine Angler One of the most colorful guys in Bass Fishing. A 2018 US Open Winner. Not to mention a ton of West Coast wins. We talk Paycheck Baits; Bub's childhood which is pretty colorful...

  
• 10.03.2019

  BNBO Ep 73 - So Excited I Threw Up

  Mike McKnight talks with Brad Stout of EpicTrout.com as well as Mike Christensen and Britney Waldman of Outdoor Mentors. Subjects discussed: Pyramid Lake Opener;Adult onset hunting;stories of Brad's first deer and being so excited he threw up;mentoring on his first...

  
• 09.23.2019

  BNBO Ep 72 - Cattle vs Elk

  Mike McKnight, Joe Hobbs CDFW, Michael Collins U of Wisconsin Madison This episode we talk about a forgotten and almost extinct subspecies the Tule Elk. Joe Hobbs is the former CA Elk and Pronghorn Coordinator. We talk about the history...

  
• 09.16.2019

  BNBO Ep 71 - The Sporting Chef

  Mike McKnight, Scott Leysath, Erin McBride In this episode The Sporting Chef makes a return appearance to talk fall game recipes. The trend of wild game cookbooks. Shooting Texas hogs from a golf cart at night. Blistered Beaver Tail. The...

  
• 09.09.2019

  BNBO Ep 70 - Geeking Out on Salmon

  Mike McKnight, Kristi Miller-Saunders, with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific In this episode we cover CA banning fur trapping for sport and trade. We also take a deep dive into the issues of declining salmon populations not only on the West...

  
• 08.31.2019

  BNBO Ep 69 - Lawyered Up

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Chris Evola In this episode Aimee and I talk about why we are lawyered up. Completely different reasons but still affecting our abilities to hunt and fish. I got arrested for going fishing. Being on the...

  
• 08.07.2019

  BNBO Ep 68 - Guns Are Hurting Your Brain?

  Mike McKnight, Dylan Saunders, Combat Veteran and Pro Staffer for SHWAT.com In this episode we talk about the potential for Traumatic Brain Injury from shooting;Dylan's experiences in teh military that led to his TBI;how TBIs can happen for the average...

  
• 07.29.2019

  BNBO Ep 67 - Warden Aimee Russell

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, John Nores LT CDFW Ret John Nores of Hidden War is back! We talk about Aimee's broken fingers and how it happened, Aimee's quest to be a CDFW Warden,what a F&W; Academy is all about, MET...

  
• 07.18.2019

  BNBO Ep 66 - The Path of the Puma

  Mike McKnight, Jim Williams - Montana Fish & Wildlife & Parks, Author of Path of the Puma In this episode we cover; recent meetings in CA regarding Feral Human Encampments and the impacts on waterways and the environment; listener messages,...

  
• 07.16.2019

  BNBO Ep 65 - Jim Shockey

  Mike McKnight, Jim Shockey, Naturalist, outfitter, TV Producer and Host of Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures and UNCHARTED on Outdoor Channel. In this episode we answer more listener messages, talk about the new upgrades to the studio and the new sound,...

  
• 07.01.2019

  BNBO Ep 64 - Giving a Fish A Haircut

  Mike McKnight, Chris Smith-Pacific Dream/ Happy Hooker Sportfishing, James Smith-California Dawn Sportfishing  In this episode we talk about; hunting and fishing trips this fall and planning ahead. New listeners binge listening from Ep 1. The state of the Halibut fishery...

  
• 06.24.2019

  BNBO Ep 63 - The Agony of Defeat

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Christian Ostrander Bass Angler, Gavin Harbour Co-Owner/Operator Pacific Queen in San Diego. In this episode we talk about Aimee wanting to be a game warden, her one trout fishing trip for the year. Her cousin Christian...

  
• 06.17.2019

  BNBO Ep 62 Hidden War & Not So Hidden War

  Mike McKnight, Lt John Nores, CDFW (ret) and author of War In The Woods and Hidden War In this episode: Recap of the CA Fish & Game WRC meeting. The inaccuracies of the Coalition for Sustainable Delta. What we have...

  
• 06.10.2019

  BNBO Ep 61 - Hidden War

  Mike McKnight, Lt John Nores, CDFW (ret) and author of War In The Woods and Hidden War In this episode we talk John's new book and the war that is being fought for our public lands. The cartels are growing...

  
• 06.04.2019

  BNBO Ep 60 - Get the Lead Out Part II

  Mike McKnight, Leland Brown, Non Lead Education Coordinator for the Oregon Zoo, Chris Parish of the Peregrine Fund. In this episode we get into the second half of this interview covering non lead ammo education and the final phase of...

  
• 05.29.2019

  BNBO Ep 59 - Get the Lead Out Part I

  Mike McKnight, Leland Brown, Non Lead Education Coordinator for the Oregon Zoo, Chris Parish of the Peregrine Fund. In this episode we take a deep dive into the benefits of Non Lead Ammo. The final phase of the CA Non...

  
• 05.22.2019

  BNBO Ep 58 Blame the Stripers (& Black Bass) Pt II

  Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, James Stone of NorCal Guides & Sportsmen's Association In this episode we talk about recent developments in the war on Stripers. The CA Fish & Game Commission meeting Jun 12th, Stripers & Black Bass species are...