Pheasant Fest is the annual consumer show and fundraiser/banquet that benefits Pheasants Forever, a leader in conservation of upland habitat and species. While in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the event, I was able to sit down with the mother/daughter . . .
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Podcast: Maggie’s October
In another read-aloud session, Reid shares and reflects on the story Maggie’s October, first published in Shooting Sportsman Magazine. The winter season is a reflective time, with many thoughts drifting back to people, places, and moments. This is a . . .
Read MorePodcast: Duck Hunting, with Charley Perkins
In this episode, Charley Perkins of The Orvis Company joins Reid to discuss all things duck hunting. Charley is an avid and lifelong waterfowler and a tremendous game shot. The two discuss shooting, both near . . .
Read MorePodcast: From the Fields of Saskatchewan, with Dave Brown
Dave Brown shares a successful hunt with his dog.
Photo courtesy Dave Brown
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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Nuances of Guns and Shooting with Jordan Smith and Greg Carpiniello
Reid spends an hour with Jordan Smith (Orvis Gunsmith) and Greg Carpiniello (Orvis Gunroom Manager) discussing the many nuances of guns and shooting. The trio explore shot size, chokes, dangers of steel shot in old guns, shotgun finishes, and . . . Read More
Podcast: A British Perspective on Wing Shooting, with Matty Rawlinson of Owens Valley Wing Shooting
Photo courtesy Matty Rawlinson
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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: Common Questions That New Hunters Face, with Julia Zema
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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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: Conditioning Your Dog, with Jeremy Criscoe
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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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: Sporting Dog Nutrition, with Karl Gunzer
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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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Health of Your Sporting Dog, with Shawn Wayment
The Bird Dog Doc in the field.
Photo courtesy Shawn Wayment
This week, Reid spends an hour with Shawn Wayment, a Colorado veterinarian with a focus on sporting dogs. Listeners may know Shawn as @birddogdoc on Instagram, or via the Upland . . .
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