Del Whitman of DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing joins Reid to discuss an article that the duo collaborated on for the March/April issue of Shooting Sportsman Magazine. The podcast discusses springs, their function and fabrication as it . . .
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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: Like Father, Like Son, with Abel and Remy Labelle
Abel and Remy Labelle, a father-son duo from North Haven Island off the Maine coast, join Reid to explore how kids get involved with hunting. At 9, Remy is a passionate and accomplished hunter and outdoorsman who hopes to follow his father and . . .
Read MoreVideo: Dogmen
Explore the past, present, and future of African American dog handlers on quail plantations in the Deep South through the eyes of an up-and-coming dog trainer and advocate for inclusion in the outdoors. Durrell Smith should be familiar to our Orvis . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Great Debate – Ruger’s Red and Gold Label Shotguns
Rehan Nana of Garmin and Phil Bourjailly of Field & Stream lean into the attributes and drawbacks of Bill Ruger’s iconic Red Label Shotgun, and his short-lived Gold Label, as well. These two guests have hunted and shot both guns extensively, but . . .
Read MorePodcast: Shotguns, Shooting, and Being a Youtube Sensation, with Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors
In a long-overdue podcast, Reid joins Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors. For several years, Jonny has been using the Youtube channel TGS Outdoors to share a wealth of information about guns, shooting, and the sporting lifestyle in the UK. Jonny is an . . .
Read MorePodcast: From the Field to the Kitchen, with Wade Truong
Wade Truong of Elevated Wild joins Reid for an hour discussing food. Wade and his partner, Rachel Owen, built Elevated Wild as a platform to discuss hunting, fishing, foraging, mentorship, and game cooking. Wade, a Virginia native, describes his . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Life Dedicated to the Uplands, with Ben O. Williams
The legendary Ben O. Williams joins Reid from his home in Livingston, Montana. Ben is an icon: a writer, photographer, naturalist, conservationist, artist, and bird dog trainer. He discusses a life in the uplands, his love for Hungarian partridge, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Buying and Selling at Auction, with Jeremy Hatch
Reid and his old friend Jeremy Hatch go deep in exploring the mysteries of buying (and selling) guns at auction. Jeremy comes at the topic after a career in wingshooting and firearms which has culminated in his current position as firearms consultant . . .
Read MorePodcast: Odds and Ends as Winter Arrives
In this episode, Reid spends some time housekeeping, and answering a smattering of listener questions that are long overdue. He also digs into some critical recommendations and reminders about gun safety in and out of the field. Finally, he provides . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Value Proposition, with Greg Carpiniello
Reid joins Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello for another deep dive into guns. In this episode Reid and Greg discuss the realities of gun resale, aftermarket upgrades/customization, and the managing of expectations around pricing a gun for sale.
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