March 23, 2026

Patrick Durkin - Writing Career, Working Hard, Envy & Meat Eater - Episode #71

Patrick Durkin - Writing Career, Working Hard, Envy & Meat Eater - Episode #71
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Patrick Durkin of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is an award-winning outdoor writer, newspaper columnist, and general outdoors reporter. He has been MeatEater's wildlife research contributor since June 2018, and writes frequently for national archery and hunting magazines. Durkin also provides editing services for books and magazines, and served as contributing editor/writer for the Archery Trade Association from September 2001 through January 2021.

In this episode, we talk about about Pat's time in the Navy, many years in the newspaper biz and editing Deer and Deer Hunting magazine, the power of words, creativity, Pat weaves in some great quotes and stories from life, and MUCH more.

https://www.patrickdurkinoutdoors.com/

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