The Big Wild, Celebrating 17 Years on Air

Don Kirby recalls the constitutional amendment campaign to protect the rights of hunters that first connected him to Gundy, Randy Stark shares how he works to prevent animal trafficking and reminisces with Gundy about their education expo, Longtime friend Chef John, the Game Gourmet, joins us to reminisce and Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte shares her inspiration, Gundy & Friends say goodbye to the show, but not to each other.

Ed Clark from the Wildlife Center of Virginia joins us from the family cabin to share how Covid can affect wildlife populations, Tom Dokken, dog trainer extraordinaire, gives us his best tips, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Grilled Greek Chicken Wings, Ted Takasaki, Walleye Master, recaps the season so far.

James D. Paruk, author and instructor, tells us about his new book, Loon Lessons, Stan Tekiela, NatureSmart outdoor expert, on the Brown-Headed Cowbird as nest parasites and egg imposters, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes roasted spaghetti squash with cherry tomatoes, Alaina Gerrits of the WI DNR and Upland Game expert gives us a late summer update.

Dr. Randall Eaton joins us again this week to share what he’s learned about Native American hunting traditions, Don Kirby, longtime friend of the show, previews the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes Jumbo Raw Shrimp with lemon and garlic, Luther Aadland, River Ecology Scientist with Minnesota DNR, tells us about the Mound Creek Restoration project.

Jimmy Gretzinger from Michigan Out of Doors TV, talks summer in Michigan, Matt Ross, Director of Conservation at the National Deer Association, shares info about the Deer Steward Program, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes honey soy pork chops on the grill, Jim O’Brien from Dancing with Walleyes gives us a summer update.

Grace Latz, 2016 Olympian in rowing, takes us to beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado Hayes Scriven shares what’s happening at Split Rock Lighthouse, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a Wild Rice Chicken and Arugula Salad with Pickled Grapes, Mark Nale, outdoor writer and Angler shares why Pennsylvania Anglers should beware. 

 

Join us in the Big Wild!

Jeff Evans, WI Fishing Guide, calls in as he’s out on the water catching bass, Walleye Dan talks about summer fishing and his resort in Minnesota, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes roasted beet salad with mandarins, goat cheese, and arugula. She follows it up with salmon tacos with golden beets, Nick Harrington from South Dakota Fish & Game talks about fishing Lake Oahe.

 

It's all here in The Big Wild!

Dr. Stephen Kajiura tells us about Florida Atlantic University’s Shark Lab 2021, Eric Edwards shows us how CampSitePhotos.com can help prevent unfortunate campsite surprises, Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte makes a simple Firecracker Fish recipe, Mary Stefanski from US Fish & Wildlife on the Mississippi River between Wabasha and Winona and camping requests on the Refuge.

 

It's all here in The Big Wild.