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Pro Tips: Kansas Prairie Chickens in September

August 25, 2017

Written by: Edgar Castillo

A Male greater prairie chicken always keeps a wary eye on his surroundings.
Photo by GregTheBusker, via Wikimedia CC BY 2.0

To most wingshooters, the allure of hunting prairie grouse includes breathtaking landscapes and wide, open spaces. Once numbering in the millions across several states, prairie chickens have . . .

Podcast: Charley Perkins on Waterfowling and Lessons from a Life in the Outdoor Industry

July 28, 2017

Charley Perkins poses with his grandfather and outdoors mentor, Leigh Perkins, in Arkansas.

In his latest podcast, Reid spends some time with Orvis Hunting Product Developer Charley Perkins. Charley discusses his passion for waterfowl hunting, his innovations in hunting products, and . . .

Podcast: How to Buy Your Dream Shotgun, with Greg Carpiniello

July 12, 2017

The Orvis Gun Room in Manchester, VT.

In his latest podcast, Reid chats with Greg Carpiniello, Orvis Gun Room Manager, based in Manchester, Vermont. Orvis began selling guns in the early 1970’s, when we introduced the . . .

Finding the Right Gun Fit for Women Shooters

June 05, 2017

Written by: Megan Russo, Flatland Flyways

The author mounts the Syren Waterfowler, which is made to fit female hunters.
Photo courtesy Flatland Flyways

Here in South Dakota, we firmly believe that having a reliable and properly-fit gun is key, especially when that long-awaited flight of ducks or geese is cupped and finishing at your boot bags. . . .

Video: Sandanona / Hope for the Warriors Charity Shoot

June 01, 2017

This May, Orvis Sandanona hosted a charity shoot for Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit organization that provides support programs for service members, veterans, and military . . .

Podcast: The History of the Public-vs-Private Land Debate with Sam Lungren

May 26, 2017

Reid speaks with Sam Lungren of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, a conservation group working on land-use policy and access to public lands. Sam describes a bit of the history of public land . . .

Podcast: Moms Who Hunt, with Els and Pippa Perkins

May 16, 2017

Els Van Wort (right) and little Pippa admire a good morning’s trophy, along with Orvis’s Frazier Blair.
Photo by Simon Perkins

In light of the recent Mother’s Day, Reid spends a short podcast celebrating moms who hunt. He is joined by his good friend Els Van Woert, wife of Orvis VP of Creative and Brand Marketing . . .

Hunt Pheasants in South Dakota with Tom Brokaw!

May 10, 2017

Tom and Meredith Brokaw are hosting a great week in South Dakota.
Photos courtesy Paul Nelson Farm

A South Dakota childhood all but ensures an affinity for the outdoors. For Tom Brokaw, that affinity took root in the ditches and overgrown fencerows of his home state, and remained a . . .

Video: “Bird Hunter” by Black Fly Eyes

May 01, 2017

Here’s a gorgeous video about a winter bird hunt in the mountains of Norway, featuring some beautiful dogs and stunning scenery. The shot of the dog putting up the grouse is something . . .

Podcast: All About Driven Shoots with Lars Magnussen

April 21, 2017

Lars & Jennifer Magnusson run Blixt & Co in Victor, Idaho.
Photo via blixtco.com

Reid spends a wonderful podcast with Lars Magnussen, owner of Idaho’s Blixt & Co and international expert on driven shooting. Lars illuminates the nuances of driven shoots, . . .