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Mike McKinstry

Mike McKinstry is the host, executive producer, and creator of Bassquatch Hunter: Fish Out of Water on the Discovery Channel. A dynamic storyteller and outdoor enthusiast, he is also the author of the beloved children’s book series The Adventures of Seth Squatch. Mike is a five-time regional Emmy nominee and five-time Telly Award winner, recognized for his creative vision and impactful content. Beyond the screen and the page, Mike is a passionate advocate for the environment and community, earning the Environmental Stewardship Award and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award for Community Service. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his first business at just 8 years old. Mike lives by the belief that you should always chase your dreams and follow your passions—an ethos he brings to everything he does.

Mike McKinstry is the host, executive producer, and creator of Bassquatch Hunter: Fish Out of Water on the Discovery Channel. A dynamic storyteller and outdoor enthusiast, he is also the author of the beloved children’s book series The Adventures of Seth Squatch. Mike is a five-time regional Emmy nominee and five-time Telly Award winner, recognized for his creative vision and impactful content.

Beyond the screen and the page, Mike is a passionate advocate for the environment and community, earning the Environmental Stewardship Award and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award for Community Service. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his first business at just 8 years old. Mike lives by the belief that you should always chase your dreams and follow your passions—an ethos he brings to everything he does.

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