BONUS EPISODE: Tom Rosenbauer on 50 Years at Orvis, Great Outdoor Writers, and a Little Bird Hunting

About this episode

Tom Rosenbauer discusses his 50 years at Orvis and shares insights on outdoor culture and experiences.

Recently, Tom took time to chat with Reid on the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast about his 50 years at Orvis. If you're interested in hunting, shooting, or the great outdoors in general, consider subscribing to Reid's show, too! (Crosspost from 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."

People in this episode

Host: Tom Rosenbauer

Guest: Reid

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• hunting
• outdoor writing
• Orvis history
• shotgun shooting

Keywords

• Orvis
• fly fishing
• hunting
• outdoor writers
• shotgun

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orvis

Places: Manchester, Vermont

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