Originally Published: March 9, 2016
Every once in a while, I come across an old episode that deserves another listen.
Back in March of 2016, shortly after attending the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Cast & Blast in Deadwood, South Dakota, I sat down with world-record exhibition shooter Patrick Flanigan to talk turkey hunting, hunting property management, outdoor media, and the unforgettable adventures we shared in the Black Hills.
That turkey hunt remains one of my favorite hunts to this day. The weather was unpredictable, the birds were stubborn, and while nobody tagged a turkey during our hunt, the memories made with Patrick and fellow outdoor writer Mike McGrew have lasted far longer than any harvest ever could.
Listening back nearly ten years later, what struck me most was how relevant so much of this conversation still feels today. Patrick and I discussed authenticity in outdoor media, the growing influence of social media, hunting culture, mentorship, and the importance of staying true to yourself in an industry that was already beginning to change.
I wanted to revisit this episode for a very special reason.
On Wednesday, June 10, I’ll be releasing Episode 260, where I sit down with Patrick again, almost ten years to the day after this original interview. In that conversation, we talk about his return to the outdoor industry, his renewed passion for hunting and shooting sports, and his upcoming 2026 Reloaded Tour.
It’s fascinating to hear where Patrick was in 2016 and compare it to where he is today. This episode serves as a snapshot in time and a reminder that while a lot can change in a decade, some things, like a passion for the outdoors and a good turkey hunting story, never really do.
So before Episode 260 drops, I invite you to take a trip back to the Black Hills with us.
Listen here:
In this episode, we discuss:
• Turkey hunting in South Dakota’s Black Hills
• Hunting property management and trail camera strategies
• Quality deer management practices
• Outdoor media and authenticity in the hunting industry
• Mentoring youth in the shooting sports
• Women in the outdoor industry
• The evolution of hunting television and outdoor content
• Memories from the AGLOW Cast & Blast in Deadwood
• Legendary turkey hunter Mike McGrew and the stories that still make us laugh today
Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Episode 260, where Patrick and I reconnect nearly a decade later to discuss his return to the outdoor industry and the launch of his 2026 Reloaded Tour.
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