In a podcast that is long overdue, Reid chats with his close friend and collaborator Brian Grossenbacher. Brian, who is widely regarded as among the finest photographers in the outdoor space, has shot extensively for brands such as Orvis, Simms, . . .
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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: The Upland Institute with Ronnie Boehme and Justin McGrail
In this episode, Reid chats with Ronnie Boehme (The Hunting Dog Podcast) and Justin McGrail (Black Creek Dog Training) about the launch of their shared venture, The Upland Institute, which uses a series of short videos to provide a linear, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Food, Travel, and Why Missing Sucks with Charlie Jordan
In this episode, Reid chats with Charlie Jordan of the website and social media platform Missing Sucks. Charlie grew up hunting internationally, and has retained a passion for incorporating bird hunting and shooting into his travels to this day. He is a . . .
Read MorePodcast: Firing Pins Explained with Del Whitman
In this podcast, Reid and Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing go deep on the firing pins, discussing function, failures, and the related fixes. This podcast fleshes out a collaborative article the duo wrote for an upcoming issue of . . .
Read MoreStory and Photos: Copa Returns to Montana . . . Again
In the fall of 2020, Orvis President Simon Perkins recognized that his beloved companion, Copa, was coming to the end of her days as a hunting dog. He wanted to give her a chance to return to the Montana prairies of her youth one last time, to . . .
Read MorePodcast: New and Contemporary Side-by-Sides, with Greg Carpiniello
In this installment of the podcast, Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello seek answers to a listener question about available options for new/contemporary entry-level side-by-sides. Greg and Reid . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Complex Racial History, with Durrell Smith
In this episode, Reid again sits down with Durrell Smith of The Gundog Notebook to discuss the complex role that race has played in the bird-hunting culture of the American Southeast. Recognizing the . . .
Read MorePodcast: Supply and Demand with Greg Carpiniello
Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello engage in a “State of the Union” conversation, reviewing the trends in the firearms and shooting industries over the past year. Central to . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Purina Pro Plan Series, Episode 2—Pet Food Myths and Misconceptions
On the second collaborative effort between Orvis and Purina Pro Plan, Reid chats with veterinarian Dr. RuthAnn Lobos about the myths and misconceptions that surround the pet food industry. . . .
Read MoreCelebrating a Life Outdoors: Leigh H. Perkins, 1927-2021
Leigh H. Perkins, who purchased The Orvis Company in 1965 and over the next three decades transformed it into one of the country’s most respected sporting, apparel, and dog brands, passed away at the age of 93 on . . .
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