Reid chats with Courtney Bastian, host of The Bird Dog Babe podcast. Courtney describes herself as a “Wife to Professional Gun Dog Trainer, William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel, Mom to two amazing kiddos, and a . . .
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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: Hunting in the Yaak, with Tim Linehan
Outfitter Tim Linehan joins Reid from the remote Yaak Valley of northwestern Montana to discuss wild places and wild birds. Tim and Joanne Linehan have been operating a hunting and fishing business, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Birdhunting In The Backcountry, with Kali Parmley
Reid welcomes Kali Parmley, Editor in Chief of both Gundog Magazine and Backcountry Hunter Magazine. Kali is known to many as an accomplished editor, photographer, and media personality in the hunting . . .
Read MorePodcast: Esoteric Guns and Gunmakers with Lars Jacob
Reid chats with fellow Vermonter, gun enthusiast, and shooting instructor Lars Jacob of Lars Jacob Wingshooting. After a lifetime in the guns and wingshooting worlds, Lars has amassed an . . .
Read MorePodcast: Reid’s Top Tips on Gun Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance
Having recently noticed some rust on a beloved shotgun, Reid revisits best practices on keeping your shotguns clean and in tip-top condition. Building on previous podcasts on the subject, Reid delineates . . .
Read MoreRemembering Paul Nelson, a Giant in the Wingshooting World
We are deeply saddened to share the news that our friend Paul Nelson, owner of Paul Nelson Farm in Gettysburg, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on August 30th when his motor coach was struck by a tornado as he . . .
Read MoreWhat Do Hunting Dogs Do During the Off-Season?
From mid-September through mid-February, it’s “game on” for our hunting dogs. During that time, our team of Brittanys spends two solid months in pursuit of ruffed grouse and woodcock in Wisconsin before heading south . . .
Read MoreSimon Perkins Becomes Third Generation to lead Orvis
We are pleased to announce that Simon Perkins has been named the new president of the Orvis Company, representing the third generation of the Perkins family to lead Orvis. The son of Leigh “Perk” Perkins, former . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winners of the 2020 Orvis-Endorsed Awards!
Each year, for thirty-four years, the Orvis Company has recognized excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides Program (ELOG). The allocation of these awards is based on a number of criteria, the . . .
Read MorePodcast: Browning’s Beloved Citori, with Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello
Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello add yet another installment to the series on iconic shotguns, this time exploring the Browning Citori. The much-loved Citori was conceived as a lower-priced, Japanese-made alternative to its . . .
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