As Covid-19 restrictions have begun to lift around the country, Orvis Shooting Grounds at Sandanona, Pursell Farms, and Hill Country have reopened to limited shooting experiences. To celebrate, we’re launching a new social-media giveaway. . . .
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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.
Photos and Story: The Beginnings of a Guide Life
just before travel came to an abrupt halt for many of us, the Orvis-Endorsed Flying B Ranch Wingshooting Guide School wrapped up the 2nd annual course. As the only course of its kind, this guide school is focused on . . .
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Podcast: “Autumn’s Eve” by Reid Bryant
Reid takes the opportunity to share another story, this one originally published in Gray’s Sporting Journal. The story is a bit of a tribute and a bit of a reflection on people and place, and a now-gone relative with a devilish . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Browning A5, with Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello
Back in the saddle, Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello again talk iconic guns, this time the Browning Auto 5. Perhaps the most beloved semi-automatic shotgun of all time, the old Browning . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Winchester Model 12, with Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello
In keeping with the conversations about iconic guns, Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager dive into “the perfect repeater,” the Winchester Model 12. This classic slide-action shotgun is perhaps the most coveted of its ilk, and one that commands a . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Career in Wingshooting Television, with Scott Linden of Wingshooting USA
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 MorePodcast: 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 . . .
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