#346 | Lessons from an 80-Year-Old Grouse Hunter with Tim Flanigan

About this episode

Tim Flanigan shares his experiences and insights from a lifetime of upland bird hunting and conservation as he reflects on aging and mentorship.

In this heartwarming episode of The Birdshot Podcast, Host Nick Larson welcomes back Tim Flanigan, a revered outdoorsman, author, photographer, and retired game warden. Now in his 80s, Tim reflects on a life immersed in upland bird hunting, wildlife photography, and conservation. He shares rich stories from his time in the field, thoughts on aging gracefully, and timeless lessons passed down through generations of hunters and mentors. Tim Flanigan is a celebrated upland bird hunter, retired game warden, and author of books such as Grouse & Woodcock: The Birds of My Life and the Night Killers series. Known for his evocative writing, wildlife photography, and depth of field knowledge, Tim has become a treasured voice in the hunting community. Expect to Learn: Why life truly begins at 40, especially for outdoorsmen The value of mentorship and passing on hunting traditions Tales from the field: from poachers to unforgettable first grouse hunts Insights into Tim’s books, including Grouse & Woodcock and Turkey Man How aging changes a hunter’s priorities from the kill to the memories Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Welcome & Turning 80 with Tim Flanigan [00:02:56] - Life…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Larson

Guest: Tim Flanigan

Topics covered

• upland bird hunting
• wildlife photography
• conservation
• mentorship
• aging gracefully

Keywords

• grouse hunting
• wildlife photography
• conservation
• mentorship
• aging

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Grouse & Woodcock: The Birds of My Life, Night Killers series, Turkey Man

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