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

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