Reid sits down with Karen Syron and Nance Ceccarelli to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges encountered by women in the hunting space. Karen serves as Marketing Manager and Nance serves as a . . .
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Podcast: Women in the Shooting Sports, with Syren Brand Manager Lynne Green
In this week’s podcast, Reid and Syren Brand Manager Lynne Green discuss Syren shotguns, clays sports, and brand ambassadors in the “influencer” age. Lynne is a hunter, instructor, and competitive shooter with a special . . .
Read MorePodcast: Hunting as a Family Tradition, with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
On the eve of South Dakota’s Pheasant Opener, Reid sits down with Governor Kristi Noem to discuss the role of pheasant hunting in her home state. Governor Noem expounds upon her life story as it pertains to hunting, and she goes on to recount a few . . .
Read MorePodcast: Growing Up As A Hunter, with Hannah Perkins
After a bit of a break, Reid returns to the podcast to spend some time with Hannah Perkins, the most recent member of the Perkins family to join the Orvis Company. Hannah grew up in a family steeped in hunting and fishing heritage, alongside . . .
Read MorePodcast: Being a Young Hunter and Conservationist, with Liz and Hayden Lewis
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 . . .
Read MorePodcast: Common Questions That New Hunters Face, with Julia Zema

Photo courtesy Julia Zema
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 MoreFinding the Right Gun Fit for Women Shooters
Written by: Megan Russo, Flatland Flyways

The author mounts the Syren Waterfowler, which is made to fit female hunters.
Photo courtesy Flatland Flyways
Here in South Dakota, we firmly believe that having a reliable and properly-fit gun is key, especially when that long-awaited flight of ducks or geese is cupped and finishing at your boot bags. . . .
Read MorePodcast: Moms Who Hunt, with Els and Pippa Perkins

Els Van Wort (right) and little Pippa admire a good morning’s trophy, along with Orvis’s Frazier Blair.
Photo by Simon Perkins
In light of the recent Mother’s Day, Reid spends a short podcast celebrating moms who hunt. He is joined by his good friend Els Van Woert, wife of Orvis VP of Creative and Brand Marketing . . .
Read MorePodcast: Women in Wingshooting, with Chris Mathan

In his latest podcast, Reid speaks with noted photographer, upland hunter, and pointing-dog trainer Chris Mathan about the state of women in bird-hunting culture. Chris weighs in with her. . . Read More