Reid speaks with Nick Larson, host of the Project Upland Podcast, and they discuss the changing face of hunting media, guns, birds, and summer in the North. Nick is a Duluth, Minnesota, native and avid grouse and woodcock hunter, plus he serves . . .
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The Orvis Hunting Blog celebrates our wingshooting heritage with bird hunting news, and entertaining and enlightening podcasts by Orvis wingshooting expert Reid Bryant. We take you into the field with us in our informative articles, photos, and videos that share the sporting lifestyle we love.
Podcast: Cooking Anything and Everything Wild, with Hank Shaw of Hunt, Gather, Cook
On this episode of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, Reid talks hunting, ethics, food, and connection with noted game cook and author Hank Shaw. Hank, whose Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook website is a magnificent resource for any and . . .
Read MorePodcast: Something Old, Something New
Reid reflects on the changing face of upland hunting, lost friends, getting older, and opportunities to connect more immediately with listeners. Another solo podcast, this one culminates in the reading of an essay titled “Something Old, Something New,” . . .
Read MoreShooting the Copperstate Double Gun
Its always a sad week each year when the upland bird season ends. However, it is exciting to know that only means the Copperstate Double Gun charity sporting clay tournament is around the corner. This year marked the ten-year anniversary . . .
Read MorePodcast: Stewardship of Private Land, with Doug Duren
In this episode, Reid and his friend Doug Duren of Cazenovia, Wisconsin, take some time to discuss land use, management, conservation, and access. Known to many for his additions to Steve Rinella’s Meateater show . . .
Read MorePodcast: Discussing Pheasants and Quail Forever, with Bob St. Pierre
Reid speaks with his friend Bob St. Pierre, VP of Marketing and Communications for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Bob articulates the work and goals of these two impactful groups while also recounting his pathway into a career in . . .
Read MorePodcast: Hunting Ruffed Grouse in Idaho, with Andy Wayment
On a March afternoon, Reid shares an hour with writer, hunter, upland historian, and ruffed-grouse devotee Andy Wayment. Andy and Reid discuss Andy’s recent book, Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting, which chronicles his love affair with grouse, dogs, . . .
Read MoreA Good Season Passed
Depending where you live in the country, hunting season stretches from September to March. For me, hunting season represents the culmination of months of preparation by the hunter and handler, and there is no more . . .
Read MorePodcast: Being a Young Hunter and Conservationist, with Liz and Hayden Lewis
Pheasant Fest is the annual consumer show and fundraiser/banquet that benefits Pheasants Forever, a leader in conservation of upland habitat and species. While in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the event, I was able to sit down with the mother/daughter . . .
Read MoreOrvis-Endorsed Wingshooting School at Flying B Ranch
After marinating the idea for four years, we are launching the inaugural Orvis-Endorsed Flying B Ranch Wingshooting Guide School from April 7-15. The title is a mouthful, we know, but it is important to note that this is no standard guide school. . . .
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