The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

Reid speaks with Tripp Way, Northeast Regional Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society. In this podcast Reid and Tripp speak about the work that RGS does around habitat improvement, education, and getting new hunters into the sport. Tripp also spends some time considering the future of ruffed grouse hunting, and what inspires his passion for the sport.

Reid speaks with noted photographer, upland hunter, and pointing dog trailer Chris Mathan about the state of women in bird hunting culture.  Chris weighs in on her thoughts and opinions, garnered from many years in the uplands of North America.

Whit Fosburgh of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is working hard in DC to guarantee Americans quality places to hunt and fish. Reid sat down with him in the podcast studio for a great interview about their work and how you can help.

  In this episode   guest Pat Berry joins Reid in discussing top tips for assessing likely cover and gaining access.  Pat, the former Vermont Commissioner of Fish and Game, has spent a career studying those places where grouse and woodcock collect, and he shares his thoughts on how best to find those spots, and how to successfully ensure that your presence in those spots is both legal respectful.

In this episode, Reid reviews his top-five list of essential, upland wing-shooting gear.

I interview John Skinner, former Orvis Head Gunsmith and Shooting instructor.  He relays the nuances of one format versus another, and goes into their histories as well.

Reid talks with field trial hall-of-famer, Jerry Cacchio about all things gun dogs. Their talk about Jerry's personal history in raising winning dogs is a humorous and interesting listen.

  Waterfowl junkie T.L. Lauerman of Wapsi Fly Co. chats with Reid about decoy spreads and strategies for different waterfowl scenarios.  T.L., who hunts a variety of terrain in the Arkansas wetlands, covers details from decoy selection, spread size and orientation, and the value of adding motion.  T.L. and Reid barely scratch the surface of all there is to say about waterfowling, but T.L. vows to...

  Reid talks to James Beard Award-Winning Chef and avid Outdoorsman Gordon Hamersley about the beauty of Game Cooking.  Gordon goes into detail, not only about his own experiences in the Uplands, but also about the common mistakes about game care and preparation.  He further gives some simple tips and suggestions on how to make your next game dinner a success.

  Todays podcast “Get To The Point” is an interview with Endorsed Guide Steve Grossman of Double Gun Bird Hunts in Staples, MN.  Steve and I discuss how to move around pointing dogs, particularly in tight cover, and we focus on the challenges of approaching wild birds.  We hit on some safety elements, and Steve expounds on his feelings re Orvis. We answer one question, namely from Raymond Straiton...

  Reid interviews Jordan Smith, Orvis' shotgun expert from the Orvis Gun Room on what to look for and be careful of when buying a used shotgun at gun shows, on the Internet or at auction. 

In this episode, host Reid Bryant interviews Simon Perkins. Simon's family has owned Orvis since the 60's. They talk about what it's like to grow up in a family where hunting and fishing are not simply hobbies, but a way of life. 

  In this episode we introduce our new host, Reid Bryant. Tom Rosenbauer of the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast introduces Reid and then the two of them have a great discussion on why we miss when we think we've done everything right.

  Brett and Scott McEnaney go over tips and tricks from other Orvis employees on successful turkey hunting. 

This is part II in “I want to hunt for…….”  which covers various topics for hunting in the Northeast, Great Lakes, Southeast, Prairie birds, Central US and Southwest. I interview Mark Coleman, editor of the Wingshot blog (wingshot.blogspot.com). He's been hunting birds behind pointing dogs in the southeast for the last 22 years. 

Part 1 in a 5 part series, “So you have always wanted to hunt for………” Part 1 starts off in the Northeast and Great lakes region, Brett interviews author and award winning free-lance writer Tom Keer to discuss NE hunting, game bird habitat and feeding, shotguns and shells, shooting techniques, and tips for a successful hunt in NE. Tom Keer is an award-winning writer, columnist and blogger who lives...

Brett Ference and Pete Kutzer discuss what to do to kick the post hunting season blues. Tips on what you can do now that the season is over to make sure next year is as good as it can be.

In this show Brett interviews Orvis Shooting Instructor and author of an upcoming book titled 101 Tips for the Winghsooter, Tom Deck. A great interview!

Brett is joined by Orvis sporting author Paul Fersen to answer a listener question on how to choose and train a hunting dog.

Brett is joined by Orvis Shooting Instructor and former co-host Pete Kutzer to answer a question from a listener on how to get started hunting for both upland birds and waterfowl. Lots of details here. Grab a pencil as Brett and Pete cover everything from dog safety to preparing your boots.

Brett Ference is joined by Orvis Sporting Travel Planner Jeremy Kehrein and discuss tips for airline travel for hunters, such as checking a firearm, what to bring and how to bring it to ensure the best hunting trip possible.

Brett Ference interviews Ducks Unlimited's Senior Communications Specialist and Producer of DU TV Mike Checkett about the status of the northern prairie region, breeding and population for 2012, effects of the drought and super storms on waterfowl habitat, predictions for the 2012 and 2013 waterfowl season and how you can get involved helping waterfowl and why it is important to everyone who enjoy...

Brett is joined by Orvis Vice-President of Rod & Tackle, Jim Lepage and learns how to plan like a pro for his next hunting trip. They discuss everything from knowing local regulations to meal planning and how to plan for your dogs' needs, too.  Got a question for the show? call us at (802)362-8802.

Every now and then we find ourselves in a bit of a rut when we shoot. We cant seem to hit any thing. when this happens. Here are a few tips on getting yourself back on track and hitting more targets.

In shot gunning there are many different ways we can improve our hit percentage. Skeet, Trap, Sporting clay, or just going to the local sand pit with a hand thrower are all ways to have fun and perfect your shot gunning skills. In this podcast Brett and I attempt to explain the different shooting game’s we enjoy and think you will too.