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Turkey Story: Listening to Good Advice Produces a Show-Me-State Bruiser

May 06, 2014

Written by: Steve Hemkens, Orvis Rod & Tackle

Steve Hemkens with the biggest turkey he’s ever seen, shot in Missouri.
All photos courtesy Steve Hemkens

I took a pit stop on my cross-country drive to hunt in my home state of Missouri with my Uncle and godfather, Andy Hemkens, on a farm he owns North of Macon. Before I moved to Vermont in 2005, I had hunted two seasons in. . .

Orvis Turkey Pool Update #1: The New Guy Scores!

May 01, 2014

Reid Bryant poses with his young daughters and his first-day trophy gobbler.
Photo by Kim Bryant

Yesterday, we introduced our 2014 Orvis Turkey Pool Contest, in which you get to vote for the. . .

Photo Essay: Thoughts on Training Dogs

March 03, 2014

Tish and Martha doing some hilltop chilling with clients.
All photos courtesy Dave Brown

I think we all can agree that dogs are man’s best friend. For those of us who spend a a lot of time with working dogs, this unique relationship between man and beast holds true. They sense your mood, and when push comes to shove, they are quick to perform. In a weird sense they become. . .

Photos: The Joys of Introducing Kids to Turkey Hunting

February 18, 2014

Written by: Scott McEnaney, Eastern ELOG Fishing Director

Not every kid has a chance to learn to hunt, so it’s great to help out when you can.
All photos courtesy Scott McEnaney

One of the joys of turkey hunting is how friendly it is for a youth hunter. The audio aspect of a gobbling Tom combined with the visuals of a fortunate hunter watching a show is something every kid who has. . .

Photos: An Ice-Out Leads to Hot Duck Hunting

December 09, 2013

Written by: Andrew Pierce, Orvis Adventures Marketing Manager

Andrew Pierce poses with their haul, as Cece proudly sits in the background.
Photo by Jon Ams

Saturday morning was awful. We got up at 3:30a.m. and headed north to a new spot on Lake Champlain in upstate New York. . .only to find the boat ramp and bay completely iced in. Panic set in, and we hauled to the two nearest boat ramps, where we found the same story. (“Nearest” is a relative term, since the ramps were all about. . .

Photos of the Day: Hunting Sharptails with PRO Outfitters in Montana

October 23, 2013

John’s client, Jerry, carries a sharptail gouse, which he pointed, flushed, shot, and retrieved himself.
Photo by John Kowalski

Last April, Mitch Kowalski received a lifetime achievement award at the Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula, Montana. But is he resting on his laurels? Of course not. Instead he’s. . .

Photos of the Day: Opening Day Duck Hunt

October 09, 2013

Steve Hemkens and Cayenne survey the morning’s results.
Photo by Andrew Pierce

Vermont’s duck season opened today, and many of our associates were up before dawn. Director of Orvis Rod & Tackle Steve Hemkens and Adventures Marketing Manager Andrew Pierce found themselves in just the right spot (which they are. . .