While relegated to his home office, Reid touches base with celebrity bird hunter, author, and television host Scott Linden. Based in Bend, Oregon, Linden is known to many for his long run on Wingshooting USA. He is also the personality behind Scott . . .
Read MoreHunting
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: An Addendum and Addressing Uncertain Times
Like most of you, Reid is working from home, and he plans on doing regular short podcasts to stay connected. In this installment of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, Reid shares some feedback from Doug Manzer, PhD., who responds to the . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Magic of the Winchester 21, with Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello
Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello dig deep into the history of the iconic Winchester Model 21. A true American Classic, the 21 is among the most coveted of the American doubles. Learn a bit and take . . .
Read MorePodcast: Common Dog-Training Terms and Misconceptions
In this installment of the podcast, Reid talks with Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love of Ronnie Smith Kennels in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In response to listener questions, Ronnie and Susanna explore the definition of a “correction,” while also . . .
Read MorePodcast: Women in the Shooting Sports, with Syren Brand Manager Lynne Green
In this week’s podcast, Reid and Syren Brand Manager Lynne Green discuss Syren shotguns, clays sports, and brand ambassadors in the “influencer” age. Lynne is a hunter, instructor, and competitive shooter with a special . . .
Read MoreCheck Out the Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Guide School at Flying B Ranch
This year, the second annual Orvis-Endorsed Flying B Ranch Wingshooting Guide School will be held March 11-17. The title is a mouthful, we know, but it is important to note that this is no standard guide school. This school is aimed at those who . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Pursuit of Prairie Grouse–Habits and Habitat
In response to a question about prairie-grouse habitat from listener Eric Hall of Thurmond, North Carolina, Reid reaches out to Steve “Grouseman” Grossman, owner of Double Gun Bird Hunts, Little Moran Grouse Camp, and . . .
Read MoreStory and Photos: Chesapeake Dawn
Between a greenhead’s feeding chuckle and the hailing call of a hen mallard, Garrett Mullaney muses about the future of waterfowl hunting in America. The twenty-seven-year-old software sales executive is in the middle of a conversation about . . .
Read MorePodcast: Go West, Young Man
In this installment of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, Reid describes his recent hunting experiences and takes a moment to reflect on the season that has passed. He also provides some new ways to . . .
Read MorePodcast: Ruffed Grouse and Climate Change, with Ben Jones and Scott McEnaney
In this episode of the podcast, Reid heads south to Orvis Sandanona alongside colleague Scott McEnaney (Director of Orvis Adventures) to meet up with Ben Jones, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse . . .
Read More