The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

Tom Rosenbauer, longtime Orvis employee, writer, and host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, joins Reid for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 50 years with the company. They talk about the early days at Orvis, the great outdoor writers who shaped the culture around Manchester, Vermont, and how a lifelong fly fisherman found his way, occasionally, behind a shotgun. Along the way Tom shares stories, history, and a perspective on the outdoors that few people still carry.

Marilyn Vetter, President and CEO of PF/QF, joins Reid for an inspiring conversation about her work and life. Marilyn describes a rural childhood in North Dakota, a journey into upland hunting through her husband's Sharp Shooter's Kennel, and her winding path to leadership of a prominent Conservation org. Along the way she digs into thoughts on leadership, organizational culture, and why we should be hopeful about the future of the uplands. Marilyn is a force, and an inspiration.
 
Learn more at www.pheasantsforever.org and see Marilyn in action at The Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis Feb 20-22!

With an upcoming show in Connecticut (that Reid is excited to attend) and a headliner at this year's Pheasant Fest Concert for Conservation, the time is right to revisit this 2017 conversation with Evan Felker. Evan has seen continued success and acclaim since this first aired and remains the creative force behind the anthem of the uplands, "The Bird Hunters". In this conversation he talks about bird hunting, his love for pointing dogs, and the rich hunting culture of Oklahoma. If you missed this the first time, enjoy it now; and here's an open invitation to Evan to join the podcast again for an update on life, kids, dogs, music, and whether the new A5 is as good as the original!

Reid's good friend Matt Morlock appears on the podcast to discuss all things South Dakota. Matt describes his childhood growing up as the son of a game warden and his career in conservation and stewardship. He also explains why and how South Dakota became the worldwide epicenter for pheasant hunting. Wonderful insights from a guy on the ground, and a great guy at that.

This re-post of a podcast from 2022 serves as a tribute to Glen Blackwood, whose recent passing is a tremendous loss for the upland community. Glen was a bird hunter, a fly anger, and a conservationist, but foremost a storyteller. It was a privilege to capture his voice here, and to share it.