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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.