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.
Recorded live in Cabri, Saskatchewan, Reid spends an evening at bird camp speaking with Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters. The two discuss the day they spent afield for Hungarian partridge and sharptail grouse, and Dave describes the nuances and . . .
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Summer seems to be hanging on in southern Pennsylvania, and the hills of the Blue Ridge are still lush and green. It’s been a wet and heavy late season, and despite the arrival of October, the afternoons are still given to porch-sitting . . .
Read MoreIn what may become a periodic new format for the podcast, Reid shares a written story of an early duck hunt, and a traditional reunion with an old friend. These periodic spoken-word/storytelling podcasts may become a regular installment, so don’t hesitate to weigh in with your opinions. If you don’t see the “Play” button above, … Continue reading “Podcast: “In Late Fall””
Read MoreWritten by: Durrell Smith
My name is Durrell Smith, and over the coming months, I will be contributing regularly to the Orvis Hunting Blog. It will be a pleasure to share a bit of my story, and to describe my insights, lessons, and adventures as I pursue the wonderful journey . . .
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On the eve of Reid’s first hunting junket of the season, he spends a bit of time with Matty Rawlinson of Owens Valley Wingshooting. The two discuss Matty’s early days afield in the UK, the . . .
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Reid welcomes his colleague Julia Zema to the podcast to discuss the common questions facing new hunters, as they attempt to enter the world of upland bird hunting. Julia and Reid discuss . . .
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In this episode of the podcast, Reid speaks with Jeremy Criscoe of Blue Cypress Kennels, an Orvis Endorsed Labrador breeder. Jeremy describes the kennel operation, the focus on British . . .
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Gates Shaw began work on Brierfield Farm, his family’s eight hundred acres in Bibb County, Alabama, in 1993. Back then the land was mainly cattle pasture, but Shaw, a passionate . . .
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On today’s podcast, Reid interviews Karl Gunzer, Sr. Manager – Sporting Dog Group at Nestle/Purina. After a successful career as a retriever trialer and trainer, Gunzer took a job . . .
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