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 . . .
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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: 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.
Read MorePodcast: On a November Morning
In early November Reid reflects on what his fall has looked like and what remains. He shares a reflection about food, hunting, land, and childhood. With hunting seasons in full swing, it is a time to appreciate the gifts that hunting gives us! . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Finer Points of Picking a Pup with Tyla Kuhn
Reid joins Tyla Kuhn of Sunsage Sporting Dogs to discuss the health and genetic testing criteria and standards that should accompany a new puppy. Tyla, a longtime breeder of both English Cocker Spaniels and German Shorthair Pointers, explores . . .
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