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.
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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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, . . .
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In this episode, Reid and his friend Jerry Ray Cacchio discuss puppies, highlighting tips on socialization, foundation training, establishing boundaries, and the introduction of birds and . . .
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In this special double feature, Reid talks to an old friend about the guiding life in Alaska. Dan Michels owns and operates Crystal Creek Lodge in the Bristol Bay Region of Alaska. In the . . .
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In this episode, Reid speaks with fellow bird hunter, dog lover, and podcast host Ron Boehme. From his home in Michigan, Ron describes his entree into the world of hunting and his affinity . . .
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In this episode, Reid talks desert quail with researcher and hunting guide Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Ph.D. Ryan’s research on West Texas scaled quail allow him insights into the habitat, . . .
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In this episode, Reid talks bird hunting with one of his musical heroes, Evan Felker of the Turnpike Troubadours. Evan discusses his Oklahoma roots and a culture steeped in quail hunting, . . .
Read MoreWritten by: Ed Felker, Dispatches from the Potomac
I first saw Matt in line at my local 7-11 before dawn on a weekday. I was on my way to work, and he was dressed in full camo. I thought about how different our mornings had been. I know . . .
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Native bird species often show remarkable adaptations to harsh environments. In this video captured by endorsed wingshooting guide Chad Hoover, sharptail grouse endure a . . .
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