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National Headlines this week had all eyes on the hunter, Carson Wentz, the NFL Quarterback. We discuss the support from the Outdoors World. And Are you packed, loaded, and heading out for the Fourth of July? We are! Pro Fishing Tips are given plus a HOT rocking cooking trend that you will definitely want to give a try. This is Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC; and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the radio show The Bend Show, your news outlet for the latest in the Outdoors & Western Lifestyle! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend Show YouTube channel. EPISODE 139 DETAILS Deer lottery and Elk or other big game lottery results are being announced. How have you faired in your state? Many states cut back on their license numbers for the big game tags due to the long winter this last year. Tigger & BEC were both surprisingly successful. Both Tigger & BEC were drawn for "any antlered buck tags" in their state. Having resident rifle buck tags means that they now are able to harvest either a mule deer buck or a whitetail buck. Were you successful? Have you noticed a drop in tags available for big game in your state? Big Game is considered such as deer, elk, moose, bear, and big horn sheep just to name a few. SPOTLIGHT Age is ONLY a number. Today we spotlight one woman that’s not spending her days bored sitting around the retirement home. 84-year-old Kim Knor of Grand Haven, Michigan spends her days skydiving instead. You heard right, Sky Diving. Kim Emmons Knor knew she wanted to skydive after her uncle brought home a military parachute from World War II. After forging her parents' signatures, Kim Emmons Knor made her first jump back in 1959. She then sold all her possessions and bought a Eurail Pass and an open-ended plane ticket so she could travel as a “Parachute Enthusiast”, visiting 21 countries. Kim Emmons Knor was one of only two women to compete against men in the 1961 Team Tryouts at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and in 1962 made history as a member of the first U.S Women’s Parachute Team and they won Gold! She has been inducted into the International Sky Diving Hall of Fame and Her long-time goal is to complete 1,000 skydives, currently, Kim Emmons Knor has 400 skydives to go to reach that goal! And last weekend, she completed 3 skydives! Can you imagine, 600 skydives completed? NOW that is pushing the limits and still doing so at 84 years of age! You’re an inspiration Mrs. Kim Emmons Knor NEWS Football Fans and Hunting Enthusiasts stood behind Carson Wentz, the NFL Quarterback when he made national headlines after returning from a Bucket List Alaskan Bear Hunt. The hunt was for an archery black bear and had been done so according to legal Alaska hunting laws. What made this National News was when Carson Wentz shared the success of his hunt on social media the non-hunters grabbed at the opportunity to “Hate” on an Outdoorsman. The social media instagram post Carson Wentz shared was captioned, “Got the opportunity to spot and stalk black bear in one of our new favorite places on earth— Alaska! Incredible trip and an incredible animal!” Carson Wentz has never been afraid to share his love for the outdoors and of course, social media along with National News outlets had a hay day trying to drag hunting, the outdoors and this NFL player's name thru the mud. In BEC's opinion, this was a well-played move by Wentz to relate to other like-minded people as Carson Wentz is like many proud Americans that love the outdoors, hunting, and football. Congratulations Carson Wentz on your successful Alaskan Black Bear hunting adventure! Embed Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1qUxnL9-p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lab Grown Meat This next story, I’m touching on ONLY because it makes my blood boil. Not too often, you will hear me become opinionated; but this one I feel was very overlooked by major news outlets. Our attention was placed elsewhere is what I am saying, and owning that thought. Here we go. Last week the US Department of Agriculture gave the green light for two companies to sell chicken meat that is “Lab Grown”. The companies, Upside Food and Good Meat, in an effort to be the first companies to sell meat that does not come from slaughtered animals; has created chicken using animal cells grown in a lab. Known as “Cultivated Meat’, it is grown in steel tanks and produced on large sheets that are then cut into shapes resembling chicken cutlets and sausages. Currently, this new meat source will not be sold in grocery stores as it’s more expensive to produce than traditional meat. If you’re like BEC; she is not impressed with the approval on this one whatsoever, and we will leave it at that. Strange Foods You Might Find… Venturing north of the border, Canada that is. There’s a new cotton candy flavor being tested out by the dipping sauce company French’s. French's has launched ketchup-flavored Cotton Candy!! Also while in Canada, McDonald's has launched a new McFlurry

Has the thought of living life in an RV ever crossed your mind? We visit a retired man, boondock camping his way across the lower 48 states. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with The Bend Show, your Outdoors & Western Lifestyle radio show for the latest news headlines. Plus we have Fourth of July must-have food trending treats! Be sure to tune into The Bend Show! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend Show YouTube channel. EPISODE DETAILS BEC & Tigger share how the Outdoors and the Western Lifestyle go hand in hand. One of the only national news broadcasting couples, not only brings the latest headlines but also shares how their life is similar to many. A recent incident the couple had happened on their ranch is shared. Our host, BEC, tells us how we never are too old or seasoned to have a "rookie mistake". After a typical day of hauling a long distance, pulling a 30-foot stock trailer, it was after a Long Day that she forgot the simplest of things. Tigger jumps in to share how BEC delivered horses home, however after unloading horses and being hot, and sweaty; BEC jumped into the pickup to move the trailer to unhook the rig only to forget to close the back trailer door! With Tigger running across the pasture, frantically waving and yelling; did BEC then realize her mistake. Thankfully the trailer and door were not wrecked but laughed saying, "Yup - we're never too good to not have a 'rookie mistake' and that we love our 'working pen woes'. As Tigger chimes in that they keep life real by working out relationship issues 'On-Air'. The Bend Show kicks off with laughs! SPOTLIGHT Road trips! Who doesn’t love Road Trips?! A new survey by Hi-Chew reveals that 66% of people say SNACKS can make or break a road trip. What says you?? I can completely agree with that! And get this 71% of people say road trips give them a hall pass to eat as many snacks as they like. Lastly, it’s almost a 3-way tie when breaking down a road trip on the “Best Parts” of a road trip. The snacks, The company traveling with, and the stops along with way!!! Now for that reason to “Road Trip”... Last week we shared that The Bend Show was giving away a pair of tickets to hear & see true American cowboy, former saddle bronc rider Chancy Willams as he kicks off the start of the historic 144th Annual Mandan Rodeo Days in North Dakota. Chancy Williams will be joined by the country duo Southerland and country artist Zach Thomas. Considered the oldest continuous rodeos, the Mandan Rodeo Days are three full days of PRCA top notch rodeo action held at the all-new Dale Pahlke Rodeo Arena at the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Rodeo Grounds in Mandan, North Dakota. Thank you ALL for texting and calling! It was fun sifting thru the entries. Who’s the winner?? Tracie Carlson from Minnesota! Pack the cowboy boots and enjoy your 4th of July in Western North Dakota! NEWS Ontario, Canada - They have landed themselves with a new Guinness World Record. A hiker found a 58-foot poison ivy plant (Toxicodendron). The leaves of the huge vine didn’t start to produce any leaves until 10 feet off the ground, making the plant identification a bit tricky. Guinness World Record Beef Wellington - Famous chef Gordon Ramsay has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Beef Wellington! He along with several chefs spent hours preparing the monstrous 56 lb Beef Wellington. That is one dish that we have yet to have attempted to make. SOO If you have a solid, bulletproof recipe to share; please do. We would love to give it a whirl, make your Beef Wellington recipe and share our results on The Bend Show. Email [email protected] with your recipe! Oklahoma - We never know what we may come across in the outdoors, being land or water. A man scuba diving recently in a Love County, Oklahoma lake had quite the surprise when he discovered a GAS GRENADE. The diver immediately surfaced and called the police. Deputies quickly arrived and it was determined to be a LIVE GRENADE. A bomb squad was brought out to collect and then detonate the grenade. Talk about a close call, and in a mid-america lake to boot! We know metal fishing has become extremely popular for inland lakes and rivers, best be careful it may not always be treasure that is found! Inflation news from the United States Postal Service (USPS) that we hate sharing, but alas as we all love sending letters and postcards from our travels to our loved ones. If you are one of those, or a planner already thinking of holidays this upcoming year. Going into effect July 9th, 2023, these are the new prices. For the most part, letters that qualify for Forever Stamps and including domestic postcards, will all rise 3 cents per stamp. For example: the Forever Stamps wil go from 63 cents to 66 cents. International Postcards & Letters will raise by 5 cents, so an international postcard will go from $1.45 to $1.50. All these prices go into effect on July 9th, 2023. Can You Live In An RV

Listener Questions Are Answered. Past special guests including Cowboy Chef Kent Rollins, Pro Angler Johnnie Candle, and JB’s Wildlife Designs tackle cooking, fishing, and taxidermy questions. We have Outdoors news plus the latest food trends this summer! This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors & western lifestyle show The Bend Show! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend Show YouTube channel. EPISODE DETAILS BEC often thinks of June, as is National Outdoors Month (according to National Day Calendar)… That June is almost like a whole month of celebrating Fathers, Uncles, Grampas, and Friends... Anyone that’s taken the time to share, show all of us the Wonders of the Outdoors. For that reason, as you cherish loved ones still amongst us, or think of those that have passed, cherish those memories and continue to keep making new ones! This season so far we have had quite a few interesting guests, in case you’ve missed them. Famous Cowboy Chef Kent Rollins, who has just come out with a terrific new book EVERY kitchen and cabin needs - "Comfort Food The Cowboy Way". Then fishing expert, guide and 25-year veteran Professional Angler Johnnie Candle joined our crew, and lastly most recently up and coming Taxidermist Jake Faehnrich owner of JB’s Wildlife Designs. We are ALWAYS asking for your thoughts and comments, and when one asks, one receives! We’ve heard ya loud and clear and later in the show Tigger goes into ACTION and gets these guys on the phone to answer the questions. SPOTLIGHT We have got something SUPER exciting for ya all this week to spotlight. Who doesn’t like, LOVE a Giveaway?! Or a reason to “Road Trip”??... Maybe somewhere you’ve never been? If you are a rodeo fan and a country music fan? You will love this giveaway! The Bend Show has teamed up with the historic Mandan Rodeo Days, considered one of the oldest rodeos in the country. We are giving away a pair of free tickets to the kick-off concert with true American cowboy, and former saddle bronc rider, Wyoming's Chancy Williams. This will be an epic party in the dirt. Literally! Country Artist, Chancy Williams, will be center stage joined by the duo Southerland, and Zach Thomas on Friday June 30th in Mandan, North Dakota at the brand new Dale Pahlke Rodeo Arena at the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Rodeo Grounds to kick off the 144th Mandan Rodeo Days. This is a World-Class, Premiere event venue; that we are excited to have added to the Rodeo Scene. How fun is that? Interested? Ever thought of road-tripping to or thru the Dakotas? The Chancy Williams concert kicks off your Fourth of July with the next 3 nights of Top Notch PRCA rodeo action. Here we go, to enter the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Chancy Williams concert at the Mandan Rodeo Days, Call or Text 305-900-2363, and say/text: I LOVE “The Bend Show”, or something like that... Besure to leave, this is important, when calling or texting, leave your full name, phone number, and address so that we can get in touch with the winner! All entries are accepted starting June 17th thru June 22, 2023. A random winner will be chosen and announced on next week’s show (June 24th)!! Visit North Dakota this summer, and plan to catch the Chancy Williams Concert and the 144th Mandan Rodeo Days in North Dakota over the Fourth of July! NEWS Columbia - This was the biggest story last weekend, one that touched all heartstrings. Four children were found last weekend alive in a jungle in Columbia. The siblings had been missing for 40 days following a plane crash that took the life of their mother and pilots. The children were ages 13, 9, 4, and 11 months. They were able to stay alive thanks to the 13-year-olds knowledge of survivor skills. Small footprints were discovered at the crash site leading search teams to believe the children were still alive in the rainforest, which is home to jaguars, snakes, and other predators. The knowledge of fruits and jungle survival skills kept the siblings alive. Florida - Officials are warning people not to walk dogs near bodies of water, especially as it is alligator mating season. Recently a Florida man saved his dog from an alligator attack. The man was walking the dog along a river bank when an alligator came out of the water and snatched it. The man jumped on top of the alligator and freed his dog. This event spurred the Florida Wildlife Officials again to remind all walking near bodies of water to be on alert and definitely avoid if with pets. Illinois - a 9-year-old Wyoming, Illinois girl has gone viral for catching a Largemouth Bass with a McDonald’s Chicken McNugget. The bass weighed 5 lbs. The girl stuck her McNugget on her hook before tossing her lure into a body of water. She reeled the bass in by herself… And this isn’t the first time she’s been adventurous with her choices of bait. She’s had success too with crackers & gummy worms…. LOL… BEC says, HEY - WHATEVER WORKS, and WHATEVER gets kids out

Talking Taxidermy. How to make those wildlife trophies; big game to small game, birds to fish, even mountain lions, into works of art. Grace your walls with the memories of a lifetime. Next, now that we are all in the midst of WARM temperatures, having us all cooking outside; we share the latest 'smoking' trend using bacon. We share the latest in Outdoor News plus have your Travel and Entertainment headlines! This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend Show! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend Show YouTube channel. EPISODE DETAILS Tightlines is what Tigger is bragging about to kick off The Bend Show. Recently BEC and Tigger loaded the kayaks and headed north to a local small fishing lake for a spur-of-the-moment, evening of fishing. As usual with these two, it immediately became competitive. Tigger with his fly rod and BEC using her trusty spinning reel paddled away and started tossing lines. The good news, neither were skunked. Tigger reeled in 33 fish to BEC's small catch of only six. A blast of fun was had landing sunfish, crappie and largemouth bass. The Bend Show kicks off! SPOTLIGHT Air Travel. Could these be trends we see elsewhere in the near future? Recently an Australian teen was charged $65 dollars for wearing an extra 13lbs of clothing to avoid the overweight luggage charges. Well this tried and true travel hack, that almost all of us have done so when flying, FAILED. The Australian airline still charged the teen for now wearing the extra 13 lbs of clothing the overweight luggage charge of $65. So we're telling you this as just in the last few weeks it’s been announced that Air New Zealand is now weighing passengers before flights! The airline has stated that they have added scales to their boarding areas because the data collected helps them improve their load control and are wanting customers to be reassured that there is no visible display anywhere. We know that there’s been a lot of airline issues over the last year; be sure to be keeping a close eye on your flights and small print as we head in various directions in the months to come, and know we will be keeping a close eye ourselves on the Flight Travel News. NEWS Cotton Candy-Flavored OREO Cookies Hitting the store shelves this week! Hurry though, as the Cotton Candy Flavored OREO cookies are for only a limited time. Perfect timing if you ask us as county fair season begins to really kick off for many! Cotton Candy-Flavored OREO cookies were last available a decade ago... Back in 2013. Calgary Stampede Rodeo In Canada The historic Calgary Stampede Rodeo runs this year from July 7th thru the 16th. The Calgary Stampede menu to grace the midway has been released and they want you to remember, in reference to the menu, “It’s not something you eat every day. It’s something you come to once a year.” New amongst other items throughout is this Hot Dog that is getting all the buzz. The big-ticket item will be the Jalapeno Cheddar Gut Buster which will set you back $100! The huge 12-inch smoked jalapeno cheddar dog is comprised of elk meat and aged wagyu beef marinated in an aged red wine for five days, sitting on a bed of Bundenerfleisch (which I’ve never had) on baked red pepper and sun-dried tomato ciabatta bun and topped with cheese, imported german sauerkraut, onions, and bell peppers. Now we know that a few of you that specialize in everything sausage to being grilling masters are thinking… hmm "I need to make my OWN TWIST on this $100 idea" for a hot dog. If you take in the Calgary Stampede, be sure to tag us in your pictures! Tag @thebendshow World’s Fastest Trash Can? Never knew there were fast Trash Cans until today! Michael Wallhead, a British Engineer, recently claimed the new world record when his motorized trash can topped out at 55mph beating the old record by 10 mph. The trash can was purchased on Facebook Marketplace for 25 bucks, then $900 was spent souping it up with a Suzuki engine, wheels, axle, gearbox, chassis, and steering column. TAXIDERMY, A FORM OF WILDLIFE ART Meet Jake Faehnrich, owner of JB's Wildlife Designs in Mandan, North Dakota. Tigger sits down with this artist to learn what attracted Faehnrich to the art of Taxidermy. We learn of other forms of preserving our trophy animals, fish, and birds. This up-and-coming taxidermist is showing skills that take your breath away. JB's Wildlife Designs has experience in everything from mounts to rugs to painting on the skulls of our harvested trophies. They strive to exceed the expectation of every customer, preserving those moments and memories for a lifetime. Featuring: Jake Faehnrich; Taxidermist & Owner of JB's Wildlife Design Facebook: @jbswildlifedesign BEC's BARREL OF THE GOOD STUFF WINE LOVERS - BEC found this recent "Personality Study" by Barefoot Wines interesting. So let’s see how true this is for you. Does your Wine preference match your personality?? Red Wine drinkers - Introverted… but

EPISODE DETAILS Fisherman or not, this time of year in June there really isn’t a bad spot to toss a line. Pro Angler Johnnie Candle joins our crew. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We have Outdoors news, spotlight grizzly sightings in Yellowstone, tell about a Ghost Town, plus have your Travel and entertainment headlines. Be sure to tune into The Bend Show! SPOTLIGHT In case you needed some extra good news today, The Queen of the Tetons is still with us. The famous grizzly named 399 emerged from hibernation. She’s the oldest known bear in the Yellowstone ecosystem, spanning 7 decades of records, to give birth at the age of 27. Queen of the Tetons, Grizzly 339 was photographed last month with a new cub at her side. AND This leads to a great reminder! MANY animals are now with or about to be with, their babies. From cubs to calves to fawns; never be “That Guy” approaching to try photographing wildlife. There’s always a joke or meme at this time of year, “Don’t Pet The Fluffy Cow” aka Buffalo or Bison. That holds true on anything from Moose, they are mean, to of course mountain lions to bears. Enjoy the view, Be in the Moment. Do not approach wild animals especially while with their young. NEWS Poor Driving Hereditary - NOW if you’ve got a family gathering in your near future? This may just be the topic that could “Stir the Pot” if you’re looking to get the goat of some people, or just have fun with a little debate. A study from Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that bad driving might be hereditary. 1,000 drivers were surveyed and was discovered that 66% of these drivers who had tickets also had parents with poor driving records. 50% of the drivers with poor driving parents have received at least one ticket in the past 10 years. 55% of people say that they LEARNED speeding from their parents and 49% of drivers say they learned Road-Raging from their parents…. BEC dares you to bring up THIS TOPIC at your next family bbq! LOL Looking to relocate? How about buy your own town? A Texas ghost town is up for sale for $100,000. The town of Lobo, Texas is located 20 miles from the Mexico border and has been abandoned since 1991. If interested, we wish you the best - the town contains a gas station, a motel, a grocery store and several empty homes. To the north of Lobo is Guatelupe National Park; to the south is Big Bend National Park. North Carolina - is where one man calls home, and this man has not used Toilet paper in ten years. Robin Greenfield of Asheville, NC claims he has not used TP since 2013 and instead uses Blue Spur Flower leaves because they are eco-friendly and the same size as a square of toilet paper. Mr. Greenfield went on to explain that the average American spends over $11,000 on tp over the course of their life. The Blue Spur Flower leaves he claims have a natural, minty scent, and are easy to grow. I’m just going to believe him on that one… and still expect Tigger to pack the biodegradable toilet paper. JOHNNIE CAMPBELL, PRO ANGLER Meet 30-plus-year veteran pro angler, Johnnie Campbell, as the newest member of The Bend Field staff. Growing up fishing on his father's charter boat on the Great Lakes honing his skills on Lake Erie's central basin. By age 21, Campbell had obtained his Master of Great Lakes US Coast Guard Captain's License, beginning his lifelong journey to becoming a Pro Angler, a Fishing Guide, and Sport Fishing Communicator. Since 1993, Campbell has made a career out of fishing. He has guided trips from Trout and Salmon in the Lower Niagara River, to Walleye in the Dakotas, to guiding on the Gulf of Mexico. Johnnie Campbell's pro angler stats are phenomenal having taken to competing at the highest level on the USFA, NAWA, PWT, MWC and NWT tournament fishing trails. We are excited to have him aboard the ship here at The Bend Show. Hear his story on how his successful career came to be, and remains a passion to this day. Featuring: Johnnie Campbell; learn more at JohnnieCandle.com Facebook: @JohnnieCandleProfessionalAngler ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Trisha Yearwood is selling the Nashville home she bought over two decades ago for $4.5 million. If you were a fan of not just Trisha Yearwood as a singer, but also of her cooking style in the Kitchen, Trisha has filmed 11 seasons of her Food Network show, ''Tricia's Southern Kitchen'', at the house. The home has five bedrooms, three fireplaces, an elevator, and a pool. New country star Parker McCollum says hunting with his wife can be a challenge. He explained in a recent interview that his wife loves wearing lots of fragrances. So while he’s sitting in the stand bathed in scent killer, his wife, Parker McCollum jokes is smelling like a field of flowers. The country star did so though that he loves being with her in the field, even if she can make hunting a challenge. 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It is branding season. Make those memories and of course enjoy the great food. It's still beef month so we have those recipes you have to try. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We have a fun easy summer meal idea and your Travel headlines too. Be sure to tune into The Bend Show! BEEF MONTH May is BEEF Month, BBQ Month and all is fitting as Memorial Day Weekend is the kick-off to camping season. We share beef tips and tricks that will have you making easy meals all summer long. RANCH LIFE The month of May is busy on a ranch as that is when the calving season in many states comes to an end. This also means that ranch work changes gears. Fences are to be mended. Bulls have been bought. Now cows with newborn calves must go through being “worked” to be ready for summer. This is all done during a “Branding”. BRANDING What some look forward to the most in the spring, or the whole year are brandings. (For BEC this is her highlight, Christmas!) Ranches chose their day, many neighboring ranches having held certain dates for years, or even generations. Your ranch’s branding is a special occasion. Yes, it is hard work. Yes, everyone will be dirty. Yes, you will feel full-filled from a hard hard day's work usually filled with antics and the socializing you have missed all these cold winter months. Cows with their newborn calves are gathered or a “round-up” is held. Sometimes a ranch or farm can gather with just a few people. Bigger outfits will have help coming with horses. Cows sorted from the calves. The cows are run through the chute, given proper inoculations, and poured for flies so that they are ready for breeding. Calves are then worked as well. Some ranches will use a calf table that flips the animal on its side while it is “worked”. Cattle Ranches like where BEC & Tigger were raised are still “Cowboy”. Cowboys and Cowgirls will arrive with ranch horses ready for a full day. The calves are still roped with two wrestlers holding the calf once caught. CAMARADERIE & FELLOWSHIP Once the hard day is over, there is a sense of freedom. The sense of pride in seeing a job well done with friends. At the conclusion of branding, that ranch or farm will host a dinner or supper. This is an opportunity to share over a home-cooked meal. It is also a time to relax and enjoy one another’s company. A time to reunite the neighborhood. BEC was raised on a large cattle ranch. She learned to “Cowboy”. The lessons learned were priceless. Western Lifestyle & The Outdoors Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. In turn, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher & successful farmer with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef to your table for dinner. The understanding of the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking harvested wild game and fish from your adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. United together, this duo offers a glimpse & speaks about the insight of what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your journey in life a success story. Field Reports or Comments Call or Text your questions, comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email [email protected] FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel The Outdoors, Rural America And Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

Bucket List Adventures, Trips or Destinations. Hog hunts to the Northern Lights; we will have you adding new locations to your wish list or maybe kickstarting you to start planning that next hunting or fishing excursion. We have a fun easy summer meal idea and your Travel headlines too. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio show & podcast The Bend Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and YouTube channel to never miss The Bend Show! SPOTLIGHT Spotlight is on Bucket List Vacation Adventures, Trips & Destinations! First off - what is on your bucket list? A recent study done by Fair FX was released with the Top 5 places people have on their Bucket lists. BEC's first question is to our listeners of The Bend, as we need to know if these are "ON" your wish list, and if not, what should be added. Send a Text to 305-900-2363, and we will talk about what OUR LISTENERS feel should be on the Bucket List. From driving the famous Route 66 to a Safari in Africa to seeing the Northern Lights, there are many adventures to be had. Road trip to Fly away to Sail away. This list shared is just the beginning of what may be of most interest to you personally, a trip to share with a friend or a trip of a lifetime with your family. There is much to see, learn and explore. OUTDOORS & TRAVEL NEWS HEADLINES Unique lunch atmosphere - literally. Learn how you can spend three hours on the edge of space, soaring over 15 miles above Earth. While morel mushroom hunting, a young teen is hailed a hero when his much younger sister is kidnapped. The abduction unfollowed fast and thankfully the heroic quick actions of this brother stopped a parent's worst nightmare. The young man using his slingshot stopped the abduction and saved this young girl. Mosquito Repellent. Virginia Tech University has released a new study showing that there is indeed a natural scent that mosquitos will avoid. Cocoanut against Mosquitos, could this be the answer? What have you found that works? The Bend Show wants to hear thoughts, and user results; email [email protected]. FEATURE The winner of the Veteran or Active Military Texas Hog Hunt sponsored by The Bend Show and the nonprofit Over The Edge Outdoors was US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Craig Mergelman of Colorado. BEC and Craig visit about the amazing, "once in a lifetime" trip shared with his wife Lindsay. The story covers the importance of building new friendships and bonds that exceed that will land a hog hunt or other adventure, to be added to your bucket list in the future. Hear how nature heals more than one can imagine. Hear how you can make a difference. Hear how you can take action to become a better person, live a life of purpose and appreciate the time you have with the people that matter. Texas Wild Hog we learn is delicious. A simple recipe for the smoker on how to cook a feral pig or wild hog is shared. The enjoyment of hunting is more than harvesting an animal, it is the journey that goes along with, and the memories made. FOOD BEC’s Barrel of the Good Stuff A story has been making headlines across the nation and BEC shares her 2 cents on how this easy family meal idea is one we really ALL should do. Backstory: A mother of a very large family became a viral sensation after throwing her family a “Nacho Pool Party” - YES you heard right. NACHOs as in chips, cheese, queso, and all the fixings! There were A LOT of haters on social media heckling this mom. AND for those that know BEC, she saw this as a BRILLIANT idea. This is what mom, Alicia Dougherty did. Dougherty took a child kiddie pool, washed it thoroughly, then filled it with Tex-Mex Nachos, Tortilla chips, covered in cheese meat, veggies, and sour cream. The ultimate Nacho platter as the woman than served her entire family directly from that Unusually Large Bowl.. aka Kiddie Pool. The answer to "What to cook?" or "What to make?" for your next “Night To Cook” at the annual camping trip, family reunion or summer gathering has been answered. Nacho Anyone? Who would not enjoy digging into THAT masterpiece! Save Time. Save Money. AND Guaranteed to be Rememberable. Checks All The Boxes this easy recipe! HUNTING DOGS A dog, co-owned by country music artist, Tim McGraw, won the New Breed category at the Westminster Dog Show this month. The dog is an Italian hunting breed, called Bracco Iltaiano, who loves everyone but needs a job such as hunting that keeps this dog breed busy . McGraw and his wife Faith Hill have owned several Bracco Iltianos over the years, sharing posts from time to time on social media. Over The Edge Outdoors (Nonprofit) This non-profit organization uses the healing power of nature and the outdoors. Their mission after having already sacrificed protecting our great nations is to now work to forge genuine and meaningful friendships between active military, soldiers and veterans as well these their families. Learn more about this great nonprofit organization and its miss

Is your calendar full? Starting to feel overwhelmed with summer activities and travel? We have tips and tricks to have you enjoying the good times ahead while saving you money too. We have fishing reports from the Great Lakes and the headlines you don’t want to miss. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio and podcast The Bend Show! DETAILS In the Spotlight this week it is Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. A field report is received from longtime fan and listener, Joan Aalberts from Holland, Michigan. It is reported that the steelhead salmon are biting. Aalberts was able to do a charter with Yacht Basin Marina. OUTDOORS NEWS HEADLINES The NFL plans to play 3 games on Christmas Day 2023. Brad Pitt launches a new gin. Nabisco is bringing back S'mores flavored Oreos. California home is broken into via the doggie door by a coyote. McDonald's for a limited time is offering the Oreo Frappe. "Pizza Anytime" red based, twist on a bloody mary. Recipe is shared. Raman Noodles study by Baylor University reveals a Health Alert. Raccoons in Austin, Texas take over a high school. Always check your home, buildings and equipment for areas that unwanted critters can enter. FEATURE How to plan for a stress-free summer? Tips for hosting and/or going on trip that if done now will you having fun. Often we wait excitedly for summer but then is ruined when the activities arrive and one is overwhelmed getting ready. Do these things now and your headaches will be much less. These are tried and true hacks that work for many different occasions, and if done right will save you money too. FOOD TikTok Trend on social media called "The $10 Meal Challenge". Tigger & BEC both can get behind this concept. BEC recommends getting the whole family involved. Share your success stories with @thebendshow or by emailing [email protected], and you will be in the spotlight in a future The Bend Show episode. FOOD LOVERS Lay's has three new sandwich-flavored chips. Girl Scout Thin Mint Milk Chocolate Malt Balls are a new release. Brewers place tulips in beer, hear where to find it on tap. BEC's BARREL OF FEEL GOOD 104-year-old, Antoinette Inserra, of Staten Island, New York credits her longevity due to a diet that doesn't sound too bad. Have you seen anyone wearing a PEAR ring? Have you seen a lot of turquoise silicon rings? It's the latest trend for singles to tell other singles they are looking for a mate. COMMENTS, FIELD REPORTS, CONTACT Call or Text your questions, comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email [email protected] FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel The Outdoors, Rural America And Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC... Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

Dream of hunting big game? Hunting Buffalo? Fishing reports coming in from across the country, and hear the stats on this whopper Walleye reeled in. Hear the outdoors headlines missed and more... This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend YouTube channel. DETAILS We share one hunter's trip of a lifetime to hunt buffalo in Nebraska at Antler J Outfitting. Learn how a memory made sharing a hunt as such with your father and using a passed loved one's firearm made this excursion the most special. Domestic buffalo hunting, we share how a buffalo ranch in Chadron, NE found a solution to creating another source of revenue when dealing with a failing buffalo market and left with livestock that were unable to be managed properly. This ranch has diversified its operation into one of positivity and ingenuity. Fishing reports shared from Mike Peluso Outdoors regarding the upper Missouri River and the slow start to the season. Florida has a lot of deep sea action. The Ozarks are hooking Large Mouth Bass. Washington State's inland rainbow trout are biting and deep sea rockfish are limiting out. NEWS South Africa - The largest diamond ever found has been discovered. Indiana - A prom couple's night made special by the local Jeep community. Vegas - Share news of a recent date gone wrong, a great reminder to always lock up valuables while traveling. California - A kayaker's recent discovery when spring cleaning equipment shows the importance to all to always stay aware of surroundings as dangerous and poisonous snakes, etc are on the move. Baseball - Talk of sportsmanship and how one community has put into place actions to resolve the arguing amongst parents and volunteer umpires, coaches, and others that make it possible for youth to excel. FEATURE A unique hunting trip to go after a buffalo, turns more into a hunt of a lifetime due to who was involved and how the hunt ended. Heartfelt and excellent reminder on how our memories can include those loved ones no longer with us. Call or Text your questions, comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email [email protected] FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel The Outdoors, Rural America And Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC... Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

Country Music News, Unique Destinations, Hunting Updates & More Country Music Fans? Recording artists share how they are like us then we realize. Grilling season is upon us, hear the latest trends and an easy recipe tip. Plus there are more Hunting of Antler Sheds in the news, hear the latest on legislature news to dates for this fun experience before you hike the backcountry. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend. BEC & Tigger have hunting regulations to be aware plus outdoor stories & headlines only heard here. Be sure to tune into The Bend! Call or Text your questions, comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email [email protected] FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel The Outdoors, Rural America And Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC... Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

Hitting the trails? Shed Hunting! For those that enjoy finding antlers, we have news for you. We spotlight the nonprofit, Over The Edge Outdoors, giving back to active military and our veterans plus we have the outdoor headlines you missed. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We cover dates to not miss, how to be neighborly on May Day, and spring cleaning hacks for your home, cabin, and camper! Be sure to join us on The Bend!

Spring has sprung for ALL finally. We talk turkey to fishing to scenic drives. Plus outdoor news and dates you’ll not want to miss as you make your upcoming plans. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We cover lots this week & the funny stories only heard here too! Be sure to join us on The Bend!

A special show! Joining us this week is Kent Rollins The Cowboy Cook from TV and the Youtube Channel Cowboy Kent Rollins. We talk Dutch Oven recipes, to using foods we already have on our shelves, to traveling off the dusty trail and sharing our stories along the way unites us all. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We have lots of outdoor news & stories only heard here too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend!

Hello, April - We have Kitchen Gadgets & Camping Gear everyone should have, quick housekeeping tips to do now while you are spring cleaning, and spotlight a unique destination to add to your travel plans this summer or make it a bucket list adventure. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend! We have outdoor news & stories only heard here too! Join us on The Bend!

A new season means new sales, we’ve got what you should buy now for later down the road and we hear a youth’s perspective about hunting and tips for other beginners. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We share other Lent Approved foods for the Fridays remaining until Easter, some will surprise you... such as muskrat...plus we have lots of outdoor news this week too! Join us on The Bend!

This week we are heading to the cabin’s kitchen for a meal everyone will love and will help you with portion control; an easy recipe you’ll be making for years to come. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We have outdoor news plus have success stories to share from the field. Join us on The Bend!

This week we have crazy wildlife stories to share. It is National Agriculture Month, we talk safety as there are recent social media trends being done on the farm and ranch that should have us all fearful for our loved ones. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We have news of the feel-good and have an easy dutch oven recipe the whole family will love. Join us on The Bend!

This week we have the headlines and latest travel news to get you prepared for spring break and booking Airbnbs in the coming year. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend. We will also talk about a mobile app everyone should have on their phone as you gear up for fishing and hunting this season. Join us on The Bend!

We share tips on how to make easy recipes using the meats already in your freezer, foods that work with you rather than against you. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We have outdoor news regarding Canadian feral pigs invading the U.S. and Operation Viper's conclusion plus have feel-good stories too!… Join us on The Bend!

We feature photography, whether it’s wildlife, scenic views, or capturing the moment. Learning to hunt with your camera can be just as rewarding as bringing home the trophy. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend!

This week we have lots of outdoor news to share and stories that have been getting overlooked due to other current events in the world. We have you covered from hunting to fishing and beyond. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We share our latest adventures too!... Join us on The Bend.

This week we tackle what we can do for those special people in our lives. We are here to help ditch the stress and win the battle. With the Super Bowl right around the corner, we share simple recipes that are a hit. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We have outdoor news, plus have feel-good stories too!… Join us on The Bend.

We share tips on how to make easy recipes using the meats already in your freezer, foods that work with you rather than against you. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We have outdoor news regarding Canadian feral hogs invading the U.S. and Operation Viper's conclusion plus have feel-good stories too!… Join us on The Bend!

We have the steps you can do now to make your dream of travel a reality this year. We share state records in fishing and hunting that are being smashed, along with field reports coming in from across the country. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend!

Is cabin fever setting in? We have you covered with winter activities. We feature what you need to know about avalanche season right now and have field reports coming in from across the country. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend! We have the latest outdoor news and an easy cooking recipe for beef or venison too! Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

A new year means new adventures! We have the top five states to Hog Hunt this year, share tips for conquering quick hearty meals, and talk about planning your visit now to National Parks in the coming year. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt with the outdoors radio show The Bend!

Happy New Year! We have the latest outdoor news, and upcoming adventures to make plans for, plus an easy appetizer recipe that pairs perfectly with your homemade summer sausages! This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! We will recap 2022 highlights and ring in the New Year with you! Join us on The Bend Radio Show.

Merry Christmas! This week we share special memories, have fun holiday trivia and we hear from Cowboy Kent Rollins. Plus recipes for all those leftovers that will make you a star! This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with The Bend Radio Show! We have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world and suggestions for a fun family movie night! Join us on The Bend Radio Show.

We are in the Christmas Spirit here and have last-minute gift ideas for anyone left on your list, plus tips and tricks to help you survive the holidays stress-free! This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt with the outdoors show The Bend Radio Show! We share a prime rib recipe, and have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show.

Tune in this week to hear who is the winner of our Over The Edge Outdoors Adventure! We spotlight how one child’s special make-a-wish is granted to build lasting memories. We answer listener questions, have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world, and share a feel-good buck story too! Be sure to join Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt outdoors on The Bend Radio Show.

The tales from the trails are coming in, and there are great ones to hear. We offer tips on how to share your exciting stories with others. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff 'Tigger Erhardt' with The Bend Radio Show. We also have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world and holiday ideas to help with Christmas. Be sure to join us at The Bend.

Temperatures have chilled across the nation! We talk easy holiday dishes for upcoming parties, Christmas gifts plus a quick meal the family will love you for! This is BEC with the outdoors radio show The Bend! We have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join Rebecca Wanner aka BEC on The Bend Radio Show!

The holidays are upon us and we have the essentials to check off your list to make hosting a breeze while still enjoying Turkey. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC with the Outdoors radio show "The Bend"! We have more details on how you can nominate a veteran for an adventure giveaway plus outdoor news and fun stories only heard here. Join us on The Bend.

We are kicking off the holidays with an Adventure Giveaway and will be sharing how to nominate a veteran! This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC with the outdoors radio show The Bend! We salute our veterans and tell you about a group of veterans on a new mission now that they are home. We have outdoor news and feel-good stories you just don’t hear anywhere else. Join us on The Bend.

November kicks off with more than just hunting. We talk quick, easy photo tips for in the field or your DIY family photo. This is Rebecca Wanner aka BEC with the outdoors radio show The Bend! We have a recipe to impress, off-the-wall news from the outdoors world, and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to join us on The Bend Radio Show!

Are you heading into the backcountry? This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! We share how recent adventures have made for some not-so-nice headlines and give you the list of things you need to have and know for your expedition. Plus we’ve got the stories you don’t hear anywhere else... Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

We want your loved ones who might not be into hunting, fishing, or those outdoor activities to tune in! We’ve got gift ideas to make everyone feel like they are still a part of making the memories. Be a part, even when apart is this week's theme on The Bend Radio Show.

We know you are excited to harvest that trophy deer or big game so we have the field care you need to know in order to make that animal a piece of art. This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! We have outdoor news you don’t hear anywhere else and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

Upland game and waterfowl hunting are opening in many places, we talk about taking up the sport if you are new to it and share our fall MUST DO items to keep your family and home safe. This is Rebecca Wanner, aka BEC, with the outdoors show The Bend! Hear our latest, plus we have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend.

Hello October! We spotlight tales of successful hunts, share lessons learned, and what to expect coming up this month. This is BEC with the outdoors radio show The Bend! Hear our latest, updates from the field, and have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world plus stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show for our 100th episode!

Hunting Season has kicked off in many places, we share first-time tales of successful harvests and talk about how to make it a breeze hosting your own Oktoberfest. This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! Hear our latest, updates on fall archery, and have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world plus stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

Are you finalizing your hunting parties must have’s? We have easy meal ideas to prepare now and enjoy later. Hello Folks! This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! We share our latest travels, prepare for basecamp, hear about fall bow season, and have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world plus stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

Have you crossed paths with anything unusual at your market lately? Hey Folks! This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! We share a new idea to try and this one is about GATOR! We hear about opening bow season, we talk about DIY videos we are sharing on social media, have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world, and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend!

Hey, Folks! This is BEC with the outdoors show The Bend! Time to clean out the freezer, and get ready for the 2022 trophies. We share jerky tips, spotlight an individual that made a big splash in the headlines this week, off-the-wall news from the outdoors world, and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend Radio Show!

Ever thought about changing your career later in life, wanting to work in the outdoors industry full-time? We hear how one individual did just that. We share kitchen tips for your extra garden produce, have off-the-wall news from the outdoors world, and stories of the feel-good kind too! Be sure to Join us on The Bend!

We are kicking it in gear… literally. We discuss going through our fall packs to be sure to stay ahead of the game this hunting season. We have field updates, lots of laughs, off-the-wall news from the outdoors world plus an easy cooking tip for the extra cucumbers and zucchini! Be sure to catch BEC if you can on The Bend.

The Bend Radio Show, your off the beaten path, outdoors show. From school starting to fall hunting, we ease the anxiety with recaps of past adventures and hopes for the future, have fun trivia, and offer up easy cooking tips and tricks. Plus, we feature outdoor news and stories of the feel-good kind. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend!

We have a packed show this week as we talk about surviving these last weeks of summer with the kids. We hear how to start on easy ways to begin getting in shape for the upcoming hunting seasons and have field reports to share, outdoor news, and feel-good stories. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

Hunting Season is just around the bend! Are you ready? Have you started putting out your trail cams? Have you noticed how heat is affecting your wildlife? We have reports coming in from across the US to share plus we have outdoor news and stories of the good kind too. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

July is National Grilling Month, so a Texas BBQ expert shares thoughts on grilling to griddles to smokers. We offer easy gift ideas for the man in your life or the BBQ'er in your crew, have outdoor news, and share stories of the good kind too. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!