The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast! We are changing the show a bit. Obviously the name is new. Orvis Shooting Instructor, Pete Kutzer will be taking Bruce Bowlen's place. Let us know how you like the show by calling in at 802-362-8802. In this episode we discuss the finer points of gun safety in the field.

In this episode, Brett is joined by Brian Long of Orvis Sandanona to talk about the  upcoming Orvis Cup at Orvis Sandanon in Millbrook, NY. Hope to see you there! The 5th Annual Orvis Cup  will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 & 18, 2011. This is a wonderful, exciting weekend— a combination game fair  and competitive shotgun shooting event. Enjoy two full days of sporting clays shootin...

Bruce and Brett are still on hiatus, so we asked Phil Monahan, editor of OrvisNews.com to read a piece he recently wrote entitled "How Sandanona Saved Me" You can find this piece online, with photos at http://www.orvisnews.com/Hunting/How-Sandanona-Saved-Me.aspx

In this episode, Bruce and Brett discuss the different techniques for long shots vs short shots.

In this episode, Brett and Bruce give tips on hot to buy a used shotgun.

In the fourth part of Brett's four part series with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels learn how to convert the training to work in the field. Learn common mistakes and  how to continue your dog's success in the field.

In the third part of the four part series with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennel we cover more advanced training and techniques and guidelines to continue to shape your gun dog to the ultimate field companion.

In the second part of our four part series with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, learn the foundation and first steps for training a gun dog. Lessons and guidelines for the first six months with your pup.

In the first part of a four part series with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennel, learn the steps on how to find the puppy that will be right for you and your needs in the field. Mike has some great tips here on what to look for in researching your new gun dog.

Bruce returns to the studio and joins Brett for a discussion on prper shooting stance from the feet up. Lot of information in this one!

Double Barrel returns with Brett interviewing Orvis Product Developer and family man, Tim Daughton, on hoe he got his kids involved and exited about hunting.

In the most recent episode of Orvis Double Barrel, Brett interviews our good friend, Brandon Boedecker, owner of PRO Outfitters of Helena, MT. They talk about a typical bird hunt in Montana as opposed to other states, what to expect from a wild bird hunt, and the gear to bring on your trip... here's a PRO tip: don't fo rget to bring a pair of well-broken-in boots!

In this episode Brett interviews hunting expert and journalist Mark Stone at the IWA Show in Nuremburg Germany about Eurpean driven shoots, what to expect for shots, the different terminology and w alks us through what a day might be like on a European driven shoot. Have a suggestion or comment? Reach us at Podcast@orvis.com or on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.

In this podcast, Bruce and Brett compare and contrast different shotgun types and discuss their benefits in the field. Brett also coins a term for Double Barrel fans and asks for your feedback on it. Have a suggestion or comment? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at Orvis.com/facebook.

This episode of Doubole Barrel features discussions on shotgun chokes and what they really mean, s hot size- what size is best for different end uses, from the skeet field to goose hunting and patterning your gun. Have a comment or suggestion for Double Barrel? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook .

Co-host Bruce Bowlen returns to the studio joined by Orvis Gunsmith Jordan Smith and are interviewed by Brett on the importance and techniques of gun fitting. Have a suggestion for Orvis Double Barrel? Drop us an email at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at Orvis.com/Facebook 

In this podcast, Brett interviews Paul Butski, arguably one of the best turkey hunters in the US . Paul and Brett discuss tricks, tips and tactics  for turkey hunting , review different calls for  beginnerrs and experts,  review keys to being successful on the hunt even when you don't bag your quarry as well as a demonstration of what turkey calls should sound like. Have a suggestion for Orvis Dou...

This important episode of Double Barrel may well save your hearing. In it, Orvis CEO Perk Perkins sits down with Brett to talk about how we can protect our hearing from damage as shooters. Perk has lost much of the hearing in one ear due to a lifetime of hunting. In this podcast, you'll learn how to minimize hearing damage from the sport you love. You may even save your hearing! Have a suggestion...

In this episode, Brett is joined in the studio by Jordan Smith. Jordan has been the Orvis Gunsmith for 30 years and talks about shotgun maintenance and shares some stories from the legendary Orvis gun room. Have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or visit us online at www.orvis.com/facebook.

How to maximize your time with clays and skeet shooting as practice for being in the field. Have a suggestion for a future podcast? Email us at podcast@orvis.com

In this podcat Jim and Brett assume you have bagged a few birds this year and ahre some of their favorite recipes. Have a suggestion for an episode of Double Barrel? Email us at podcast@orvis.com.

Hunting season is here, what do you do to prepare yourself and your dog? Have a suggestion for a future podcast? Email us at podcast@orvis.com!

In this, the first episode of The Double Barerel Podcast, Brett Ference and Bruce Bowlen discuss how shooting a shotgun is no different than swinging a baseball bat, a tennis racket or a shotgun. People ask all the time "where did I miss?" What they SHOULD ask is "why did I miss? Have a suggestion for The Double Barrel Podcast? drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com!