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The Deschutes River and the John Day River flow north through the High Desert, two great steelhead streams in mule deer country where bighorn sheep inhabit the rim rocks and chukar call in the canyons. Marty and Mia Sheppard have carved out a life in the canyons guiding for steelhead and fishing for bass. We talk to Marty about how he became a hunter. And we hear about a bighorn sheep hunt during the fires of 2020. I promise you, this is a good episode. Thanks for listening. 

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We catch up with Buzz Ramsey and talk steelhead fishing and favorite deer rifles, and hunting deer and elk in Washington and Oregon and get a glimpse into the life of an industry icon. Buzz worked for Luhr-Jensen for 30 years then worked for Yakima Bait and other major brands. Currently he is consulting with Douglas Rods. You can find his work at Northwest Sportsman magazine and online on The Guides Forecast. 

 If you want to support free speech and good hunting content in the Internet Age, look for our coffee and books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ 

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We appreciate our sponsors: Nosler, Camp Chef, Warne Scope Mounts, Columbia River Knife & Tool, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Madras Ford, Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, Bailey Seed and Smartz. 

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Brant tries to keep up while Andrew gushes over his bromance with the modern visionary director. 

We're listing the timestamps for each of Nolan's films, so if you don't want spoilers, feel free to skip ahead.

6:58 - Following

9:18 - Memento

12:47 - Insomnia

15:09 - The Dark Knight Trilogy

23:41 - The Prestige 

28:04 - Inception 

35:31 - Interstellar 

47:40 - Dunkirk

49:40 - Tenet

Today's root beer is Steelhead.

Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5

This week on the EcoNews Report hosts Alicia Hamann from Friends of the Eel River and Tom Wheeler from EPIC discuss an experimental installation in the South Fork of the Eel River. Guests Marisa McGrew from the Wiyot Tribe's Natural Resources Department and Gabe Rossi and Philip Georgakakos, both research scientists with UC Berkeley, tell us all about the collaborative effort to install and manage a weir in the river. The primary purpose of the weir is to remove invasive pikeminnow from the river system and keep them away from prime rearing habitat for salmon and steelhead farther upstream.

Weir technology is ancient, it is a floating fence that allows researchers to monitor and manage fish populations as they migrate upstream into a trap. Native fish are released and invasive pikeminnow are removed from the river. A camera also monitors downstream migration to capture as much data as possible.

This collaborative project includes a large number of partners and community members named in the episode, and researchers are especially thankful to the landowner, Lost Coast Forest Lands, who is providing access to this site.

Click here to watch a video and learn more about this exciting project. (https://vimeo.com/832438472).

The Skeena River is the second largest salmon producing watershed in Canada and a critical part of it is the unique and highly productive estuary. The area deserves protection from future threats and is essential to the survival and resilience of salmon and cultures in this region. In this episode of 54 Degrees North, we learn more about this critical habitat as part of a series exploring salmon connections and resilience.

Interviews and insights from Yahaan (Don Wesley) and Dr. Jonathon Moore.

Music thanks to the regionally talented Los Gringos Salvajes, and art work thanks to Facundo Gastiazoro.

Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program for helping make this possible. 

This episode was recorded on unceded Witsuwit’en territory in the summer months of 2022. 54 Degrees North is produced by Nikki Skuce (@nikkiskuce) from the Northern Confluence Initiative (a project of MakeWay), and edited with the help of Namita Prakash. Contact us at 54DegreesNorthPodcast@gmail.com or check us out on Instagram @northern_confluence 

In this episode we sit down with Michael Swoboda and talk about hunting and fishing in Alaska and talk about lessons learned in Namibia and South Africa and in New Zealand too, and we talk this crazy career of mine, outdoor writing and hosting a TV show. This is what we might call a swap-cast, a conversation and interview he conceived for his podcast, The Average Alaskan Podcast, and now here it is on Ballistic Chronicles. 

On this week’s edition of the Econews Report, Friends of the Eel River discuss developments in the thrilling drama of Eel River dam removal. It’s a story of injustice and opportunity— a 100-year-old water diversion that takes from one watershed to give to another, and the chance to correct the harms by returning salmon and steelhead to excellent cold-water habitat locked behind the dams. 

Starring characters like the charismatic Northern California summer steelhead, the most athletic and endangered fish in the watershed; Congressman Huffman, who is working diligently to arrive at a win-win solution; and countless stakeholders all taking part in a process which will see the Eel River become the longest free-flowing river in the state.

Be a part of the story at eelriver.org. Take action here: https://bit.ly/FERC-action

Scotty and Matt Talk Fly Tying Innovation, Unique Fly Rods, Childhood Fishing Shenanigans, and More! "If you don’t know Matt, then a) you’re missing out and b) keep reading. If your car breaks down in the middle of the night then call Matt Callies; you’ll hear his car start before he asks you where he’s headed, and once he gets there chances are good that he will a) know what the problem is b) have the required tools in his truck to fix it c) notice that you’d get more out of your stereo if you’d let him give you the old amp he has just sitting in his garage and d) convince you that you should join him in heading out to the coast to swing up a salmon or two… after all, the flows are perfect, you’re both awake already, he just tied up a dozen beautifully gaudy bugs and he has a client whose donut shop opens in a few minutes and they make the best maple bars… That is Matt. Don’t try to keep up, just try to contribute where you can and enjoy one of fly fishing’s most creative, generous, and all-around-good dudes." – From Matt's profile in This Is Fly Magazine

Scotty and Schultzy Talk Midwest Smallies, Great Lakes Fishing, Hockey, and More! Mike Schultz (known as “Schultzy” to most) is the owner of Schultz Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service specializing in Southeastern Michigan angling, instruction, and destination travel. Born and raised in the great state of Michigan, Schultzy has been immersed in the outdoors. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, he started guiding and working in the fly fishing industry full time. Logging countless hours on the water each year, Schultzy has developed a vast knowledge of Midwestern waters and beyond. The bulk of his guiding and angling takes place on his home waters of Southeastern Michigan; these rivers offer world class warm-water fishing. His angling travels have taken him from Patagonia to Russia and many places in between. Over the years with the help of the Huron River Watershed Council, Schultzy founded the Huron River Single Fly as well as the Huckin’ for the Huron. Both are annual fundraisers that take place on his home waters of the Huron River; Michigan’s Blue Ribbon Smallmouth stream. During the spring of 2014 Schultzy was honored with the HRWC Partner of the Year award.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Fishing the worlds RICHEST fishing tournament. Getting tested for mercury and uranium from fish consumption and what it means. What’s it like to build your own boat? In this episode of The Offshore Explorer, Ryan Griffin shares his experience with designing and building his own boat –both the good parts and the bad parts, and would he do it again?

Topics Discussed in This Episode●

Ryan’s hair analysis for toxic metals ● Why big fish carry the most metals ● What chelation therapy is and why it might be needed ● How to get hair follicle tests for toxic metals●How Ryan got the idea to build his own boat ● Ryan’s inspiration when he was planning what kind of boat to build ● How long it took to finish Ryan’s boat ● Solo fishing ● How Ryan got temporarily blinded while welding on the boat ● How Ryan named his boat ● The fishing tournament scene in Cabo ● Ryan’s first swordfish with a rod and reel (it was a pig) ● Trolling for marlin ● Tournament fishing 

In this episode I sit down with Ryan Griffin and discuss his experiences in the outdoors and his incredible 2019. Ryan is one of the local heavies when it comes to Seabass and Bluefin. He also was one of the few who managed to score big on the deep drop frenzy last year. We also discuss his passion for Steelhead and the importance of protecting our secret honey holes. Various other topics include state fishery management, Insta-fame and building your own boat. I also dive into Ryan's sushi expertise and how our consumption of large pelagic's could be affecting our health. Lastly we recap the 2019 Bisbee's tournament and his experiences in the big game money scene. 

For two summers, I have been able to row gear boats down the Selway to support this archaeology research.  My view has been that of the laymen, the novice archeologist, the boater.  At the end of each summer's trip, I have interviewed Jeff Adams of Interior West Consulting to hear the onsite interpretation of what was recorded over the past 8 days.  The stone artifacts tell a story.  The river and its perfect water add to the story.  While I find it stubbornly awkward to make assumptions about a human existence a few hundred years ago to several thousand years ago, I absolutely thrive when I am able to contemplate my short life and how I am like, and am different from the humans who came before me.  This show is two people sitting in an amazing place wondering about life beyond their own.  https://www.facebook.com/theriverradius/?ref=bookmarks       Also on Instagram at The River Radius, and https://www.theriverradius.com

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My First Steelhead

Location: Bulkley River, British Columbia, Canada

Fall 2002

A discussion of the beauty and grandeur of the British Columbia landscape and the amazing steelhead that make the migration to their spawning grounds. I was very unprepared for my first steelhead trip when it came to equipment and especially rain gear. While fighting the fish of a lifetime almost everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was a great experience and I hope that you can enjoy the adventure along with me.   

For those who are interested, I stayed at the Bulkely River Lodge. The people, food, and experience were second to none. I go as often as I am able now. 

If you can’t make it all the way to Canada to chase these amazing fish there may be some closer to you. When it comes to tying flies for steelhead one of my favorite books is Steelhead Fly Tying Art & Design by Dec Hogan and Marty Howard.

I would love to connect with you all at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! 

Thank you and go live your stories!

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Audley Crazy; Written by Plum Stickie; Performed by Plum Stickie

Darren Mierau, CalTrout's North Coast Director, joins the Green Gang to bring us up to date on efforts to remove two dams to recover salmon and steelhead runs on California's third largest river. CalTrout is one of many groups, including Friends of the Eel River, working to restore the salmon and steelheads runs by removing two dams in the Eel River.

As a member of the Eel River Forum, CalTrout is working with agency, tribal, and conservation partners regarding priority recovery actions and policy reform needed to recover salmonid populations in the Eel River basin, California’s third largest watershed.

For more info, visit the Potter Valley Project website at https://pottervalleyproject.org.

In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear how salmon and steelhead are being impacted by climate change. Salmon often unite people across the Skeena watershed and this time should be no different. Listen to the stories and science behind our declining wild salmon.

Interviews with Chief Namoks (John Ridsdale), Lucia Gastiazoro, Michael Price, Richard Wright, Freda Huson, Shannon McPhail and Carrie Collingwood.

Music thanks to the locally talented Los Gringos Salvajes and Rachelle van Zanten

This episode was recorded on unceded Witsuwit’en territory between August and October 2019 and is produced by Nikki Skuce (@nikkiskuce) and edited with the help of Pam Haasen (@hampaasen). Contact us at 54DegreesNorthPodcast@gmail.com 

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Today's special episode is a real doozy - recorded straight from a steelhead fishing trip with my twin 9 year old boys at the Lifewater Ranch near Kooskia, Idaho.

One night, while feasting on beef heart, wild-caught steelhead fish, roasted chicken, brussel sprouts, bacon and mashed sweet potatoes, we flipped on the microphones, gathered around the table, and recorded an epic discussion on air, light, water, electricity, ketosis, fish oil, cancer, a $17,000 healing machine, chem trails and much, much more. Enjoy!

Resources from this episode: -Lifewater Ranch (mention Ben's name and get a 5% discount on your entire stay) -The Quantum Pulse Vibe Machine -Christopher Claunch (our fishing guide and chef) GunsAndDuns website -Chris's nutbutter recipe -My Dr. Thomas Cowan interview on why the heart is not a pump/the importance of structured water -The dangers of smart meters -My article on estrogen dominance -The Zona high blood pressure device -High dose allicin via "Allimax" from Amazon -Recent research on sauna/Alzheimer's -Book: Tripping Over The Truth -Book: Fat as Fuel -Superessentials Fish Oil

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Chris, Sandy or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!

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