The Bend Show Radio & Podcast

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!

We share the story of a full-time RVer boondocking his way across the lower 48 states, outdoor news plus additional stories of the feel-good type this week, and showcase the new high school fishing national champions who made history! This is Bec. Catch me if you can on this episode of The Bend!

This week on The Bend Radio Show we share our recent fishing and camping tales. Whether you are heading to State & County Fairs, Rodeos or adventures, or trail riding, we talk about traveling with your show livestock and your horses during these warmer temperatures. Plus lots of outdoor news for you to enjoy. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend!

We showcase summer fun from camping, boating, and road-tripping, to those long days in the field, we are here to help with the stress of packing snacks for you and the family while staying within budget! We announce the winner of our Great Gear Giveaway, we have lots of outdoor news and fun trivia for the whole crew! Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

The Fourth of July weekend is just ahead and AAA is calling for one of the busiest weekends on the road. We share hacks to make your camping holiday less stressful and help you with recipes the family will thoroughly enjoy plus have outdoor and travel news! Be sure to catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

Rodeo season is underway! We talk rodeo action and find out where to catch these cowboys and cowgirls competing across North America! Hear how one rancher, wife, and mother is sharing experiences with the world, and remember the $1000 in Gear Giveaway is ending soon! Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

We hit the road and kick off summer by sharing stories of our first summer travels, and then rodeo action to adventures in the mountains with the ranch horses. We have backyard kid friendly gardening and Father's Day gift ideas for those hard to shop for. Catch BEC if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

It is giveaway time! We are kicking off June with a contest you’ll want to enter with over $1,000 in prizes! Tune into this weekend’s show to hear the details! We have facts and trivia, gift ideas for those upcoming weddings and bridal showers, plus have outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can this week on THE BEND!

We are wrapping up the month of May by branding our cattle and helping neighbors with their spring work. We'll have you lighting the grill to celebrate Memorial Day with beef tips and tricks and we hear from the field updates on the fishing. All that plus outdoor news. Be sure to catch Bec if you can on this next episode of The Bend Radio Show!

The kickoff to summer, otherwise known as Memorial Weekend, is just around the BEND. Tune in as we spotlight smart and savvy road trip tips to make that first adventure a breeze. We tackle our country garden and backyard landscaping projects, have graduation gift ideas, and outdoor news while you try to catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

Warmer temperatures have us all putting in longer days; but what are you doing “after the work” day is done to recharge? We talk about the importance of taking the time to enjoy life and maybe even try something new, we have outdoor news, a field update with tips plus a delicious 30 minute beef recipe! Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

The Avian Flu is affecting domestic poultry birds, but what about our wildlife? We sat down with a wildlife health biologist to learn about concerns. It’s Mothers Day weekend and we share how fishing is a favorite way to spend it with our mothers, we share an easy beef recipe that’s great for the field and have outdoor news! We have these stories and more, Catch Bec if you can this weekend on The Bend!

Have you heard about or seen the latest mode of transportation geared for us outdoor enthusiasts? We talk about e-bikes otherwise known as electric bicycles. We spotlight the Kentucky Derby and Miles City Bucking Horse Sale plus share an easy beef recipe that won’t break the bank! All that and more on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

There is lots to do in our own backyard, so hear how you don’t have to break the bank rediscovering and adventuring by planning day trips. We share how turning the tractor off and getting off the farm or ranch can be a great thing. We offer gas saving tips for boaters, spotlight the national park service with fun facts and have outdoor news! Be sure to catch Bec if you can on The Bend!

Unpredictable is about the only way to describe how spring 2022 is shaping up. We talk about being prepared for what mother nature has in store for us. We Spotlight a possible RV pitstop alternative when on the road and have outdoor news as you try to catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show! If you hit a snag and can’t listen to the new episode on your favorite podcast player, just know we are aware of this issue and we are working on getting it taken care of! We are sorry for any trouble, but we ask you to hop on to another player to listen in. Thank you!

Whether it is ourselves, loved ones or friends, we hear how we can all use our voices to unite rural minds and talk about the hard stuff, Mental Health, and how we can all help. We spotlight a must have kitchen gadget to help with peeling the perfect hard boiled egg and have outdoor news. Be sure to catch Bec […]

We are all familiar with “inflation” but have you heard of “shrinkflation”? Hear how this is directly affecting all of us as consumers. Get your instant pot out because we have a venison or beef roast recipe that the family will surely love. Plus we have outdoor news and updates! Catch Bec if you can […]

We cover lots this week on The Bend Radio Show! We have a wild turkey recipe for the grill now that it is warming up. We talk about the importance of being exposed to the outdoors as youth and how it can become a career too. Plus we have news and spring festivals for you […]

The change of seasons has us all ready for new adventures. We offer backpacking tips to get you prepared, we have news and updates from the field plus fun facts and trivia to help us all jump into Spring! Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio Show!

The spring hunting and fishing seasons are starting soon, so we hear how to harvest your trophies so they are ready to be preserved as works of art. We spotlight travel tips for your upcoming adventures, share a St. Patty’s Wild game recipe and have the latest Outdoor news. Be sure to catch Bec if you […]

We all need a break from the day to day grind. In this episode we hear how one Texas rancher found fly fishing and sparked a new passion, friends and opened doors to adventures. We spotlight a guided hunt for green iguanas, share field updates and have the latest outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on […]

We shop local to find the simple answers to cooking our wild game meats and understand the latest cuts while keeping our hard earned dollars in the community. We share what to buy now for your upcoming spring break or backcountry adventure, and the latest Outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on this episode […]

From winter to summer, all season long, us outdoor enthusiasts love our powersporting vehicles too! We talk action motor sports from ATVs to Side by sides, maintenance and latest accessories. We cover outdoor news and have an easy wild game recipe for the whole family. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of The Bend Radio […]

Are you looking for ways to keep the fires burning at home or to pass the time? We talk about easy ways to keep the spice while making memories and enjoying time with loved ones. We have the latest Outdoor news and share a delicious recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds. Catch Bec if you can on […]

The winter months can seem long, especially when stuck inside from time to time. We talk about beating those winter time blues, have an activity for the whole family, spotlight an organization developing more outdoor instructors for our youth, and we have the latest Outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on this episode of […]

Have you ever heard of the SHOT Show? It is on our bucket list to see and we have an update. No more losing gear, equipment or even the crew. We hear from Atlas Trax and how they can help you enjoy the outdoors just a tick more. Plus the latest outdoor news and features. Catch BEC if you can […]

The boss lady Bec is in recovery so her team jumps into action. They talk about getting over the winter time blues by firing up the grill and working on some tasty treats along with finding out how the Missouri deer hunting season wrapped up for one field staffer. Be sure to can Bec if you can […]

The winter months can seem long, especially when stuck inside from time to time. We talk about beating those winter time blues, have an activity for the whole family, spotlight an organization developing more outdoor instructors for our youth, and we have the latest Outdoor news on this episode of The Bend Radio Show.

You know where you want to travel to but do you know “Who” you want to share that experience with? We hear how planning for the trip is more than just where we go. We announce the winner of the Best of 2021 outdoor memories contest, have the latest Outdoor news and we talk about winter survival. All […]

We always say someday I’d like to take that adventure or trip. In this episode of The Bend, we learn how to make those thoughts a reality in 2022. We spotlight a youth hunter in Alaska that was drawn for a coveted moose tag, we hear from the Bend Field Staff, and we have the latest […]

Cooking during the holidays can get tricky so we have you covered with an easy holiday menu. We hear from the field, offer ideas to pass the time during winter break with the kids, and we have the latest Outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on this next episode of The Bend!

Cooking for the family and friends during the holidays can get tricky. We have you covered with a delicious easy holiday menu. We hear from the Field Staffers on how their fall wrapped up, offer gift ideas for the hard to shop for, share Fun Facts and the latest Outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on […]

Sharing lots this week as we dive into preparedness and the items overlooked when hunting or hiking the backcountry. We have fun facts, hear from Field Staffers on what the current conditions are, share an adventure gift idea, new contest to wrap up 2021 and we have latest outdoor news! Come along and catch Bec if […]

Mentoring others in the outdoors is just as important as being good stewards of the land so we share insight on how we can all be role models. We have professional guide tips on packing out your meat from the backcountry, spotlight youth in the field and we have latest outdoor news. Come along and catch […]

Now that you’ve harvested that trophy, it’s time to make it a true work of art. We hear from a Master Taxidermist about the do’s and don’ts for prepping yours. We Spotlight a fishing team that set records eliminating an invasive species in the Florida Keys, and have the latest outdoor news. Catch Bec if you can on this episode […]

Turkey season is upon us throughout the country so we talk turkey hunting and break it down for you. We share what you need to be wearing and to be hearing from those calls and even share a no fail wild turkey recipe to make your holiday meal a hit. Catch Bec if you can […]

Professional Redfish Angler Stacy Fretina joins us with a tour recap. We offer up a gift idea for the holidays for you and your hiking friends to plan. Plus we spotlight a youth hunter, have the latest outdoor news and announce the winner of the 1 year anniversary Bend Photo contest. Catch Bec if you […]

From dating to friendships, whom we chose to spend our quality time with can be challenging. We share how using hiking to hunting can help one sift through those relationships. Field Staffers share their updates and our photo contest, submit those outdoor memories from the last year to win The BEND Prize Box! All that […]