Trent Leichleiter of Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club and Kennel joins Reid to discuss a range of topics, including a childhood in the Midwest, the value of hard work in realizing goals, and the virtues of giving back. Trent . . .
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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: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells, with Mike Stock and Ben Frank of Winchester Ammunition
In his latest podcast, Reid digs deep into shot-shell development with two key members of the Winchester Ammunition Team–Mike Stock, Director of Commercial Sales and Product Management, and Ben Frank, Product Manager. They discuss all . . .
Read MoreHunting Dogs: The Pickup and The Porsche
To many hunters, dogs are like family. After spending countless hours in the car and in the field together, you get to know them as you would a person. You figure out how they think, their physical abilities, and how they like to hunt with you. In the spirit . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Changing Face of Hunting Media, with Nick Larson of Project Upland
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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: 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, . . .
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