Reid is joined by Simon Reinhold, Head of Operations for Holts Auctioneers and Jonny Carter, host of YouTube’s TGS Outdoors, in a discussion of “the sporting shot.” In essence, the trio explores what makes a shot challenging enough to be “sporting” while . . .
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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: Paul Mihailides and the story of FAMARS USA
Reid goes straight to the source in this podcast to discuss the past and present of esteemed Italian gunmaker FAMARS: Fabbrica Armi Mario Abbiatico Remo Salvinelli (known to many as simply Abbiatico & Salvinelli). He sits down with Rhode . . .
Read MorePodcast: Gunstock Checkering Explained, with Del Whitman
Reid kicks off 2023 with an in-depth look at checkering, in the company of noted gunsmith Del Whitman. Del, who owns DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing, unpacks the complexities of layout, design, and execution of checkering patterns, and . . .
Read MorePodcast: Mouthful of Feathers Anthology, with Tom Reed
Acclaimed writer, conservationist, and bird hunter Tom Reed joins the podcast from his home in Pony, Montana. Tom was one of the instigators behind the blog at www.mouthfuloffeathers.com, which gathered the best contemporary voices in . . .
Read MorePodcast: Scottish Driven Hunts at Craigsanquhar Estate, with Jason and Beth Herkes
Reid sits down with Jason and Beth Herkes of Craigsanquhar Estate in Fife, Scotland, to reflect on a wonderful destination for driven Shooting. Jason and Beth operate the Estate and have seen it gain increasing favor from shooters worldwide. The . . .
Read MorePodcast: Dogs for Aging Hunters and the Latest at Orvis Guns, w/ Greg Carpiniello
In this episode, Reid addresses a question from a listener about appropriate dog breeds for the aging hunter, and then joins Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello to discuss the goings on with Orvis Guns. The two talk about the new Flagship Gunroom, . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Path into Upland Hunting, with Orvis Product Developer Jesse Haller
Reid joins Jesse Haller, Orvis Hunting product developer and budding bird hunter, in a discussion about Jesse’s path into the uplands. Though hunting was largely available throughout his life, Jesse discusses how in recent years he’s become . . .
Read MorePodcast: “Bright Lights, Big Weather”
The story of a long-ago rain-soaked trip to Alaska, “Bright Lights, Big Weather” was written for an e-book put out by the bloggers at Mouthful of Feathers. It is a bit of a contemplation on bird hunting, ego, and why we sometimes care how we are perceived by the people around us.
Read MorePodcast: Pro Insights on Shooting Fundamentals, with Jim Champion
Reid sits down with Jim Champion, Head Shooting Instructor at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Jim shares his breadth of knowledge on common problems and easy fixes that will improve performance on the course and in the field.
Read MorePodcast: Mountain Quail, Wingshooting Travel, and a Hunter’s Evolution, with Ben O. Williams
Reid is joined once again by Ben O. Williams. The two discuss mountain quail specifically, and the hunter’s journey in a more roundabout fashion, referencing the incredible life of a legendary bird hunter. . . .
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