Steven Rinella talks with Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand.

Topics discussed: Iowa's big-buck-killing Auditor of State and what an Auditor actually does; 406 Boneworks; running for Iowa Governor; public servant vs. politician; catching chickens; the Des Moines Urban Buck Program; the story of The 209*; donating wild game to food banks; and more.

*The final official score has been recorded as 206 inches.

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with Iowa Auditor of State <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robsandia/?hl=en">Rob Sand</a>.
Topics discussed: Iowa's big-buck-killing Auditor of State and <a href="https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/about-us">what an Auditor actually does</a>; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/406.boneworks/?hl=en">406 Boneworks</a>; <a href="https://robsand.com/">running for Iowa Governor</a>; public servant vs. politician; catching chickens; the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3V9XBWvCd/?hl=en">Des Moines Urban Buck Program</a>; the story of The 209*; donating wild game to food banks; and more.
*The final official score has been recorded as 206 inches.
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 809: The 209 - A Backyard Hunt For An Iowa Giant

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Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules and hounds in the mountains, testing his fortitude in some seriously steep and rugged terrain. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt

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Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules and hounds in the mountains, testing his fortitude in some seriously steep and rugged terrain. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n__5RhSB8Q&amp;t=1547s">Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel</a>
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Ep. 855: Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt | 12 in '26

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Steven Rinella talks with former Chief Trainer and handler for the LAPD's K9 Unit Doug Roller.

Topics discussed: Getting heavy into falconry; a calling to work with animals; joining the police department; what an apprehension dog is; desirable dog characteristics; prey drive; running into a friendly; smelling fear; bite ratio; when dogs pay the price; buying a protection dog; training tips; and more. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with former Chief Trainer and handler for the LAPD's K9 Unit Doug Roller.
Topics discussed: Getting heavy into falconry; a calling to work with animals; joining the police department; what an apprehension dog is; desirable dog characteristics; prey drive; running into a friendly; smelling fear; bite ratio; when dogs pay the price; buying a protection dog; training tips; and more.&nbsp;
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Ep. 854: Dogs That Hunt Humans

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Clay’s “12 in ‘26” Utah mountain lion hunt; the Bear Grease YouTube channel; our Spring Turkey Giveaway; how to pronounce “Neanderthal”; correcting Steve on the Open Fields Doctrine; how a U. of Michigan Wolverines player may actually fish more than he plays basketball; Tony experiences WI’s turkey tag system meltdown; the price of tungsten and TSS skyrocket; what’s behind proposed changes to black bear seasons in OK, WA, and AZ?; AK bottom trawling; professional golfer Rory McElroy is fueled by elk; and more. 

Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> and the MeatEater crew discuss: <a href="https://youtu.be/0n__5RhSB8Q?si=WqUxQjkoDbUvkGAo">Clay&rsquo;s &ldquo;12 in &lsquo;26&rdquo; Utah mountain lion hunt</a>; the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/@realbeargrease?si=8PwyKXmv6uJe6nKL">Bear Grease YouTube channel</a>; our <a href="https://firstlite.com/pages/first-lite-giveaway-sweepstakes">Spring Turkey Giveaway</a>; how to pronounce &ldquo;Neanderthal&rdquo;; correcting Steve on the Open Fields Doctrine; how a U. of Michigan Wolverines player may actually fish more than he plays basketball; <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/tony-peterson">Tony</a> experiences WI&rsquo;s turkey tag system meltdown; the price of tungsten and TSS skyrocket; what&rsquo;s behind proposed changes to black bear seasons in OK, WA, and AZ?; AK bottom trawling; professional golfer Rory McElroy is fueled by elk; and more.&nbsp;
Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk
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Ep. 853: Turkeys Break the Internet, Tungsten Ammo Gets Expensive, and Black Bear Politics Flare

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Ep. 809: The 209 - A Backyard Hunt For An Iowa Giant

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