The story of a long-ago rain-soaked trip to Alaska, “Bright Lights, Big Weather” was written for an e-book put out by the bloggers at Mouthful of Feathers. It is a bit of a contemplation on bird hunting, ego, and why we sometimes care how we are perceived by the people around us.
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Podcast: 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: 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: Something Old, Something New
Reid reflects on the changing face of upland hunting, lost friends, getting older, and opportunities to connect more immediately with listeners. Another solo podcast, this one culminates in the reading of an essay titled “Something Old, Something New,” . . .
Read MoreA Good Season Passed
Depending where you live in the country, hunting season stretches from September to March. For me, hunting season represents the culmination of months of preparation by the hunter and handler, and there is no more . . .
Read MoreDeveloping My Written Histories in “The Gun Dog Notebook”
Written by: Durrell Smith
My Gun Dog Notebook is filled with the stories and memories of my days afield, following behind my young Labrador retriever, Ruger.
Photo by Josh Same
Roughly 20 minutes before writing this article, I was on the phone with a living legend by the name of Bud Moore. Now, before I proceed, I have to acknowledge what an honor and a privilege it was to be on the phone with a guy that won his first field . . .
Read MoreOrvis Turkey Pool: And the Winner Is…
The Amazing Jody Frederick
Photo by Orvis
The 2014 Orvis Turkey Pool wrapped up on Saturday, May 31, bringing to a finish a month of fierce competition and camaraderie. The results are in…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Girls, Two Turkeys, and a Cow
Written by: Nathan Diesel, Orvis Leawood
These beautiful twin girls were on the author’s mind while he was in the turkey woods.
All photos courtesy Nathan Diesel
Our twin daughters came early and, for me, spring turkey season came late. Don’t misunderstand. Having twin daughters trumps a good turkey hunt any day of the week, but I will admit that I was more than happy when my wife told me that. . .
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