Brother I'm actually proud of the humility and honesty. I finished tournaments for years in South Carolina and had to have licenses in every state that bordered each lake and it's hard to keep up with. I'm also happy that the other influencers we're kind enough to wait until they got all the information and didn't just jump on with both feet with inaccurate accusations. Brother this is the worst thing that happens to you that's still a pretty good day. Thanks for your content I really enjoy watching your shows
This is true. Free publicity is probably a bonus. His name is rapidly becoming well known. I've been following since he was mixing it up with Stache (Josh).
YEAH FOR BEING A CHUMP!!!! THE TEXAS FISHING LICENSE IS A LOUSY $25 PER YEAR!!! THAT SHOWS HOW MUCH RESPECT HE HAS FOR HIS NEW HOME STATE!!!!! GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM!!!
My cousin and I were fishing the beach for sea-run cutthroat in the Puget Sound and about 2 hours into the trip, I mentioned how much the fresh/salt combo license cost at the time. He then said "Oh Shit!" I forgot to get my saltwater license. I had to let him use my truck to find a place to get one. While he was gone a game warden came walking up to me and saw all my cousins gear along with mine and asked where the other guy was. I told him we had just walked in when he had realized he had forgotten to get his saltwater license and took off to get one. He said if he would have caught him fishing my cousin would have had to tell a judge his story. Bottom line, with all the enhancements they put on fishing licenses nowadays, anyone could forget something that could land them in hot water. No explanation needed for me. Get after um🎣
Hey fun fact: You can pay for and obtain your fishing license right on the boat from your cell phone now. You don't need a physical copy so you can save yourself a trip to the store. Best of luck to you in the future. I hope ya'll catch some monsters! 🐟🐟🐟
Always someone busting your nuggets. You are legit. Any MFER that's followed you for years knows that. Thank you for your honesty. You have my support.
The one time I didn't have my license was on a fishing trip for bass at night. Warden pulls up and asked for my license. I remembered seeing my dad's license in the top of the tackle box just before dark so I pulled his out, the warden shined his light on it just looking for the color of them and pulled off. I haven't left them at home ever since.
Man, you made an honest mistake that EVERYONE that has ever fished has made. I do believe the lunker folks are trying to ‘Make a point ,especially since 1) your Ben Milliken 2) given the assholes that have been caught real deal cheating . That want to ,I feel, use you as an example … forgetting to renew your license compared to stuffing a fish with weights is not even comparable… the amount of revenue you have brought into the places you fish and video is unbelievable and for them to want to through mud on your name and trying to charge you with fraud is INSANE!! I pray you get it worked out soon… love your videos and hope one day I can catch one that is worth sending you a pic of !! I look forward to your next video and good luck in the tournament
So sorry this happened to you, Ben I’ll be standing with you your whole process through this. I will pray that this gets calm and that you’ll be able to get back to tournaments.
I hope everything works out okay for you . Thanks again for another awesome video I really enjoyed it and as always I'm really looking forward to seeing the next video
Great video Ben. Always fun watching you catch biguns. Got faith the TPWD and you will do the right thing in the mix up. Thanks Boss for the entertainment 😁👍💯
I stand with you as always brother. I just hate seeing other UA-camrs making videos about your legal situation trying to boost their views when they truly know nothing about what your going through. Love you brother. #MFER4LIFE
Why do I feel like Zark shouldve been arrested with you? HAHAHA He's going to feel sooooo left out lol. Can't wait to hear what the hell you did, or didn't do lol. Good times! Glad you made bail and can keep fishing! Team M'FER here!
Bruh! Shit happens. I've been fishing since I was 13 (1989) and 30+ years later, I've still forgotten to renew my license at times. Hell, just the other day I had to renew because I forgot because I hadn't gone fishing in quite a while because of work. This reminds me of the time I caught a tagged bass for the BassCashBash that was bedding and I had to let her go, register, and spent a week trying to recatch her off the bed to get the tag. Just keep catching those Ginas!
@ I just don’t feel like they should be throwing his name out there and trying to make a dollar of it and make it out to be something more than what it is
Ayo that's nuts been seeing this blow up its not that bigger a deal law man hahaha still seen even more stupid reasons for someone to get arrested FAM KEEP THAT CHIN UP EYES TO CREATOR N GRIND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LIL FAMILY BIG UPS BREDREN ❤😂🙏🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Ben I've always enjoyed your videos brother but were did you get those pants did you get them from bozo the clown dam it man they are wild looking haha hahaha 🤣
You can Probly get a reduced sentence for holding livescope seminars in prison. I’ll pull the “do not remove tag” off my pillow so I can come serve some time with you and catch some of the seminars. Amazing what you can get arrested for these days. Keep on keepin on bro.
I honestly don't care what happend! I've watched you for years so I know you know what yr doing and thats all we need to know! Just keep fishing and show us them GINA's! ❤for u and ur family!
There was a guy that submitted a legacy class SAL on Lake Athens last spring (February 19th to be exact) that didn't have a valid fishing license. Within a few hours of the submission, it was deemed NOT a legal SAL and everybody went their separate ways. Was he charged/arrested? Nope!
I'm sure this all stems from a misunderstanding and possibly someone on the law enforcement side, either trying to make a name for themselves or someone who has an issue with either tournament fishing or ffs trying to make an example of you. Hang in there, you have a huge fan base that knows you try to do things the right way.
Hey Ben for what it's worth The Dailey Sentinel over here in Nacogdoches, TX wrote an article about you and here is what they wrote... “During the due diligence process this fall, prior to distributing program prizes at the Toyota ShareLunker Banquet, it was discovered that Milliken did not have a valid fishing license at the time the fish was caught and knowingly falsified the contest/tournament entry form,” Maggie Berger, spokesman for Texas Parks and Wildlife said in an email.
Yeah but won't happen. Too many states and people and $$$ involved. It's not like we don't get taxed on the equipment we buy in extra taxes that covers way more than the license Renewal fee...
Keep them lines tight bro and keep smashing. Enjoying the content. Anyone who keeps up-to-date on bass fishing knows pretty much exactly what happened. As far as the haters they just jealous as Fk. Frosty said it best sausage measuring contest.
Brother this crap is so crazy, you think that they would put their efforts to stopping people sneaking across the border if they concentrated on that for months like they did this half of these people wouldn't have crossed over here!! Ben hope you and the family are doing well, happy holidays, and good luck on the trail in 2025❤
Hey ben!? Your Face is ALLLLL over you tube😂😂 i never thought i'd feel weirded out over your amazing smile😂... oh btw. Didnt know trying to save the fisheries would ever land some1 in jail.. but enjoy the checks coming people from youtube click baits..lol
Whether you will be found guilty, or innocent is yet to be determined. It is disgusting though how others have already judged you and Utubers like Randy can't get enough of it.
I know 5 guys from Prison that already subscribed to the channel this could be a blessing in disguise . I love the hat logo way many cry babies out there where can i get one✌️
Thought the hat said catch fish not felonies first glance. Would have been perfect for the video. Definitely would buy one if you wanna go that route. Lol😊
Haha top story on my Google search! You've made your way I believe! Sweet trousers Fr but damn that spinner did some work! Shit that's a dream day of fishing for most but I'll drop some funds in your canteen if it comes down to it👊
Dude you made a mistake. This whole thing is blown completely out of proportion. Wouldn’t even be an issue if it weren’t for your status as an angler. Keep doing you bud!!
We all make mistakes and most of us have made mistakes in the outdoors. It's how you handle it from here on that will determine a lot of peoples thoughts. I don't care either way it's not like you intentionally done it and had been fishing for 6 months or even 1 month . Good luck brother I doubt you will see this but if it does I hope it finds you well
When are you making the mug shot T shirt Ben
I'll buy one
Should be on the 6s site tomorrow 👍🏻
@@MillikenFishing I gotta have one... hell maybe two!!! lol.
@@MillikenFishing.....Hell yeah!
@@MillikenFishingplease be real 😂 I’ll buy two!
Do you deserve to be arrested for the fishing deal? No.
Do you deserve to be arrested for them pants? Possibly.
Better get some legal advice from Whistling Diesel 😂
Brother I'm actually proud of the humility and honesty. I finished tournaments for years in South Carolina and had to have licenses in every state that bordered each lake and it's hard to keep up with. I'm also happy that the other influencers we're kind enough to wait until they got all the information and didn't just jump on with both feet with inaccurate accusations. Brother this is the worst thing that happens to you that's still a pretty good day. Thanks for your content I really enjoy watching your shows
Upstate 864 ftw brother. In some ways at least, not fishing wise all the way lmao
Free Ben!!!!!!!
Good thing about the arrest is that you get free publicity on every fishing site there is. It’s all about perspective
This is true. Free publicity is probably a bonus. His name is rapidly becoming well known. I've been following since he was mixing it up with Stache (Josh).
YEAH FOR BEING A CHUMP!!!! THE TEXAS FISHING LICENSE IS A LOUSY $25 PER YEAR!!! THAT SHOWS HOW MUCH RESPECT HE HAS FOR HIS NEW HOME STATE!!!!! GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM!!!
We are and always will be behind you Ben. Us real ones that is!
A TEXAS FISHING LICENSE IS A LOUSY $25 PER YEAR. WHAT A LOSER!!!! YOUR FRIEND IS A LOSER!!!
Can’t thank you enough for sharing this. Your humility is inspiring.
Inmate #402
My cousin and I were fishing the beach for sea-run cutthroat in the Puget Sound and about 2 hours into the trip, I mentioned how much the fresh/salt combo license cost at the time. He then said "Oh Shit!" I forgot to get my saltwater license. I had to let him use my truck to find a place to get one. While he was gone a game warden came walking up to me and saw all my cousins gear along with mine and asked where the other guy was. I told him we had just walked in when he had realized he had forgotten to get his saltwater license and took off to get one. He said if he would have caught him fishing my cousin would have had to tell a judge his story. Bottom line, with all the enhancements they put on fishing licenses nowadays, anyone could forget something that could land them in hot water. No explanation needed for me. Get after um🎣
Hey fun fact: You can pay for and obtain your fishing license right on the boat from your cell phone now. You don't need a physical copy so you can save yourself a trip to the store. Best of luck to you in the future. I hope ya'll catch some monsters! 🐟🐟🐟
Always someone busting your nuggets. You are legit. Any MFER that's followed you for years knows that. Thank you for your honesty. You have my support.
They definitely blew this situation outta proportion we stand with you Ben
The one time I didn't have my license was on a fishing trip for bass at night. Warden pulls up and asked for my license. I remembered seeing my dad's license in the top of the tackle box just before dark so I pulled his out, the warden shined his light on it just looking for the color of them and pulled off. I haven't left them at home ever since.
Was it the fashion police with those sweet pants 😂
Now now snowflake, hush. Your mom gave those to him. I know because she gave me a pair also.😂
Man, you made an honest mistake that EVERYONE that has ever fished has made. I do believe the lunker folks are trying to ‘Make a point ,especially since 1) your Ben Milliken
2) given the assholes that have been caught real deal cheating .
That want to ,I feel, use you as an example … forgetting to renew your license compared to stuffing a fish with weights is not even comparable… the amount of revenue you have brought into the places you fish and video is unbelievable and for them to want to through mud on your name and trying to charge you with fraud is INSANE!! I pray you get it worked out soon… love your videos and hope one day I can catch one that is worth sending you a pic of !! I look forward to your next video and good luck in the tournament
I'm so happy you are back more fishing videos
So sorry this happened to you, Ben I’ll be standing with you your whole process through this. I will pray that this gets calm and that you’ll be able to get back to tournaments.
I hope everything works out okay for you .
Thanks again for another awesome video I really enjoyed it and as always I'm really looking forward to seeing the next video
I heard you weren’t allowed within 300ft of a carp
This video is gold. Your humble nature is special.
Great video Ben. Always fun watching you catch biguns. Got faith the TPWD and you will do the right thing in the mix up. Thanks Boss for the entertainment 😁👍💯
We need a Free Ben tshirt with the mug shot!
That would be awesome!!!
Good luck! Hope everything turns out ok for you and your family. I really appreciate the video content and fishing tips you produce on UA-cam
I stand with you as always brother. I just hate seeing other UA-camrs making videos about your legal situation trying to boost their views when they truly know nothing about what your going through. Love you brother. #MFER4LIFE
Why do I feel like Zark shouldve been arrested with you? HAHAHA He's going to feel sooooo left out lol. Can't wait to hear what the hell you did, or didn't do lol. Good times! Glad you made bail and can keep fishing! Team M'FER here!
Bruh! Shit happens. I've been fishing since I was 13 (1989) and 30+ years later, I've still forgotten to renew my license at times. Hell, just the other day I had to renew because I forgot because I hadn't gone fishing in quite a while because of work.
This reminds me of the time I caught a tagged bass for the BassCashBash that was bedding and I had to let her go, register, and spent a week trying to recatch her off the bed to get the tag.
Just keep catching those Ginas!
Praying that everything works itself out! Keep up the good work! Enjoy watching your videos Ben!
Keep grinding champ!! To hell with all the haters 🍻💪
This is gonna make Ben waaaaay more money than the fine will be. Well played! 🏆💪💰💰
I want the “Free Ben” t shirt !!!!!!?
Keep on rolling, brotha.
I don't think you realize the intrinsic value of having a valid license. You know you can put reminder notes on your calendar app right? 🤣
I don’t believe any video that decides to post bad publicity about you. But your good in my book and you have been forever.
Just threw my first glide bait today and now I understand the addiction
I want the mug shot shirt!!! 😂😂😂
So sick of everyone that posted about your situation putting in there 2 cents without knowing the details hang in there we stand with you
Your blind support for the good is noted.
@ I just don’t feel like they should be throwing his name out there and trying to make a dollar of it and make it out to be something more than what it is
All they do is read the police report and then talk like someone is listening to them
Ayo that's nuts been seeing this blow up its not that bigger a deal law man hahaha still seen even more stupid reasons for someone to get arrested FAM KEEP THAT CHIN UP EYES TO CREATOR N GRIND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LIL FAMILY BIG UPS BREDREN ❤😂🙏🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Ben I've always enjoyed your videos brother but were did you get those pants did you get them from bozo the clown dam it man they are wild looking haha hahaha 🤣
How about them pants you got on!!! Holy hell, surprised fish didn't just start jumping in the boat! 😂
Great video Ben. Glad you broke 30 lb. barrier on Toledo Bend. Hope the misunderstanding gets cleared up quickly.
My MAN!!!! Dope day on Toledo my dude 🌳😎🌲💪🏽. It’s all good with what you got going on…we here for you! Keep’em cummin
Those are some damn fancy pants!
Where did ya get em?
Hey! Great fishing Ben! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hang in there bro!
Dude those pants had me rolling laughing a few times during the video. A giant bass chomping on the old neddy poo 😂 classic dropshot
Hey Ben, best of luck to you man! I enjoy your content and following your Elite career. Best of luck bro.
Your arrest is joke, What a punch line! Love the content!
Never underestimate the ineptitude of the government, local PD and DA's tend to be one of the worst.
You should run for President in 4 years. You are starting to check all the boxes.
Thanks for the video Ben. Nice BAG! 100% Support! Handling it with class. Soap on a rope in your stocking?
Keep plugging Ben, you got this!
Cant wait to hear the whole story--Hang in there Husker
You can Probly get a reduced sentence for holding livescope seminars in prison. I’ll pull the “do not remove tag” off my pillow so I can come serve some time with you and catch some of the seminars. Amazing what you can get arrested for these days. Keep on keepin on bro.
Can't wait to see what Randy Wet blanket has to say about this when he catches wind! 😆
Love the vids brotha keep up the good work
I honestly don't care what happend! I've watched you for years so I know you know what yr doing and thats all we need to know! Just keep fishing and show us them GINA's! ❤for u and ur family!
You just know the Zaldains are going to try and have a field day with this. 🙄. They can’t pass up an opportunity to bask in the drama
My buddy read me an article that said you got arrested. I was wondering what actually happened.
Please make more videos on Toledo bend. That's an awesome place to fish. Good job, BM.
Dude. It was the knock on apex…
Hater are everywhere and in all forms. Hopefully one day you can look back at it as a funny experience
There was a guy that submitted a legacy class SAL on Lake Athens last spring (February 19th to be exact) that didn't have a valid fishing license. Within a few hours of the submission, it was deemed NOT a legal SAL and everybody went their separate ways. Was he charged/arrested? Nope!
Please reach out to me with this angler’s name 👍🏻
You must have a lie-sins to fish in the kings waters @@MillikenFishing
Some people so quick to judge a book by the cover lol. But some of them don’t know this dude the goat for swimbait. In my opinion. 😂
I'm sure this all stems from a misunderstanding and possibly someone on the law enforcement side, either trying to make a name for themselves or someone who has an issue with either tournament fishing or ffs trying to make an example of you. Hang in there, you have a huge fan base that knows you try to do things the right way.
Hey Ben for what it's worth The Dailey Sentinel over here in Nacogdoches, TX wrote an article about you and here is what they wrote...
“During the due diligence process this fall, prior to distributing program prizes at the Toyota ShareLunker Banquet, it was discovered that Milliken did not have a valid fishing license at the time the fish was caught and knowingly falsified the contest/tournament entry form,” Maggie Berger, spokesman for Texas Parks and Wildlife said in an email.
To everyone clicking on the titling wanting to hear his brief statement on getting arrested. Just fast forward to 17:40 and skip the fishing.
You are a god send
The hero we all knew we needed!
Annnd basically he said nothing…
"fishing"
Hopefully this passes fast and you can get back to the grind.
Heard Randy and his groupies were hoping for 25 to life…..
And after 40 videos latter Ben will be heading to the chair on Monday.
Randy can go spit that guy's an idiot
Those pants need to be arrested 😂
Make a mugshot tee with you and your boi Randy B. lol 😂
Know it'll all be smoothed out.
Great bag man
Any elite serious angler shouldn't need a license to fish any state or just pay one fee to fish the whole country.
This☝🏾Maybe an annual license from your state + a $300 fee to fish every other state.
Yeah but won't happen. Too many states and people and $$$ involved.
It's not like we don't get taxed on the equipment we buy in extra taxes that covers way more than the license Renewal fee...
Dude, you have built a reputation as an honest guy and a true MF'er. Haters will hate but most of us on here know the deal. Keep rippin lips
Those pants should be a criminal offence 😂
Don’t know what’s happening. But I with a lot of others believe in you. Keep on keeping on!!!!
Keep it pushing Ben!
Keep up the good work bro
Keep them lines tight bro and keep smashing. Enjoying the content. Anyone who keeps up-to-date on bass fishing knows pretty much exactly what happened. As far as the haters they just jealous as Fk. Frosty said it best sausage measuring contest.
Remember when WD fans showed up at the court house for his jet ski ticket? ALL THE M'FERS show up with your fishing pole in hand. LOL
100% support Ben! You’re my inspiration brother! 🦾
Your content rocks! Don’t give the trolls any reason to bash you. Cole Slaw……👊🏼
Brother this crap is so crazy, you think that they would put their efforts to stopping people sneaking across the border if they concentrated on that for months like they did this half of these people wouldn't have crossed over here!! Ben hope you and the family are doing well, happy holidays, and good luck on the trail in 2025❤
Hey ben!? Your Face is ALLLLL over you tube😂😂 i never thought i'd feel weirded out over your amazing smile😂... oh btw. Didnt know trying to save the fisheries would ever land some1 in jail.. but enjoy the checks coming people from youtube click baits..lol
Thank god you posted a video on this
I'm with Ben its a bunch of bs someone has it in for him.
Are you serious?
Whether you will be found guilty, or innocent is yet to be determined. It is disgusting though how others have already judged you and Utubers like Randy can't get enough of it.
First vid out goes hard
I’m proud to say I actually own those same pants, although I’ve never dared to wear them outside of my home…😂
I know 5 guys from Prison that already subscribed to the channel this could be a blessing in disguise . I love the hat logo way many cry babies out there where can i get one✌️
Thought the hat said catch fish not felonies first glance. Would have been perfect for the video. Definitely would buy one if you wanna go that route. Lol😊
Haha top story on my Google search! You've made your way I believe! Sweet trousers Fr but damn that spinner did some work! Shit that's a dream day of fishing for most but I'll drop some funds in your canteen if it comes down to it👊
Yo that cap is fire!
They got you for catching all the fish around the country. Fair enough.
Dude you made a mistake. This whole thing is blown completely out of proportion. Wouldn’t even be an issue if it weren’t for your status as an angler. Keep doing you bud!!
Mug Shot and Goofy pants? Well on his way to becoming the Jon Daly of bass fishing
Ben owning the game rn
Hang in there Brother!
We all make mistakes and most of us have made mistakes in the outdoors. It's how you handle it from here on that will determine a lot of peoples thoughts. I don't care either way it's not like you intentionally done it and had been fishing for 6 months or even 1 month . Good luck brother I doubt you will see this but if it does I hope it finds you well
#freeBen he aint dun nuffin!! He's a law abiding citizen, that volunteers at the homeless shelter.
He aint shoot nobody!!
😂
The justice system is broken so it’s not really surprising when dumb shit like this occurs.
Broken is an understatement.
Maybe Hunter can get you a pardon if you buy a painting from him.