The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

The Orvis Company

Join Orvis's Reid Bryant as he gives hunting and shooting tips for clays and the field.

  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    What's Good in the Orvis Gunroom with Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello

    Reid welcomes back Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello to discuss new guns in the Orvis arsenal, some standout consignment guns, and what has been happening at Orvis Sandanona. Unbelievably, it's been about a year since Greg was on the Podcast, and a whole lot has happened in that time!

    16 March 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Legends of Outdoor Print Media with Anthony Licata

    Reid is joined by Anthony Licata, editor of Cowboys & Indians magazine (www.cowboysindians.com), for a look inside the world of outdoor print media from someone who has been to the big leagues. For much of his career, Licata worked for Bonnier Corp. from its Park Avenue offices, eventually becoming Editor in Chief of Field & Stream and Editorial Director of Bonnier's Lifestyle Group, which included titles such as Outdoor Life. In this conversation, he reflects on the glory days, when bar carts and generous expense accounts were part of the job, and shares stories about balancing hunting travel, a love of more humble outdoor pursuits, and life in the middle of Manhattan. It is a conversation about magazines, media, and the strange and wonderful experience of building an outdoor life from the middle of the city.

    7 March 2026, 4:32 pm
  • 1 hour 56 seconds
    Tom Rosenbauer on 50 Years at Orvis, Great Outdoor Writers, and a Little Bird Hunting

    Tom Rosenbauer, longtime Orvis employee, writer, and host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, joins Reid for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 50 years with the company. They talk about the early days at Orvis, the great outdoor writers who shaped the culture around Manchester, Vermont, and how a lifelong fly fisherman found his way, occasionally, behind a shotgun. Along the way Tom shares stories, history, and a perspective on the outdoors that few people still carry.

    20 February 2026, 12:35 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Stewardship, Leadership, and Culture with Marilyn Vetter of Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
    Marilyn Vetter, President and CEO of PF/QF, joins Reid for an inspiring conversation about her work and life. Marilyn describes a rural childhood in North Dakota, a journey into upland hunting through her husband's Sharp Shooter's Kennel, and her winding path to leadership of a prominent Conservation org. Along the way she digs into thoughts on leadership, organizational culture, and why we should be hopeful about the future of the uplands. Marilyn is a force, and an inspiration. Learn more at www.pheasantsforever.org and see Marilyn in action at The Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis Feb 20-22!
    11 February 2026, 2:13 am
  • 50 minutes 45 seconds
    Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours Reloaded

    With an upcoming show in Connecticut (that Reid is excited to attend) and a headliner at this year's Pheasant Fest Concert for Conservation, the time is right to revisit this 2017 conversation with Evan Felker. Evan has seen continued success and acclaim since this first aired and remains the creative force behind the anthem of the uplands, "The Bird Hunters". In this conversation he talks about bird hunting, his love for pointing dogs, and the rich hunting culture of Oklahoma. If you missed this the first time, enjoy it now; and here's an open invitation to Evan to join the podcast again for an update on life, kids, dogs, music, and whether the new A5 is as good as the original!

    5 February 2026, 2:03 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    An Insider's Look at South Dakota with Matt Morlock

    Reid's good friend Matt Morlock appears on the podcast to discuss all things South Dakota. Matt describes his childhood growing up as the son of a game warden and his career in conservation and stewardship. He also explains why and how South Dakota became the worldwide epicenter for pheasant hunting. Wonderful insights from a guy on the ground, and a great guy at that.

    19 January 2026, 4:43 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Repost: Collecting Sporting Books and Enjoying the Written Word, with Glen Blackwood
    This re-post of a podcast from 2022 serves as a tribute to Glen Blackwood, whose recent passing is a tremendous loss for the upland community. Glen was a bird hunter, a fly anger, and a conservationist, but foremost a storyteller. It was a privilege to capture his voice here, and to share it.
    8 January 2026, 6:01 pm
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Bird Dogs, Mentorship, and Big Thoughts with John McIltrot and Taylor Todd of Seranoa Kennels
    Reid welcomes dog trainer John McIltrot for Seranoa Kennels (www.seranoakennels.com) from Roundup, MT, alongside John's training partner Taylor Todd. John is a fascinating character: bird dog trainer, falconer, mentor, animal behaviorist, and prairie philosopher. He and Taylor explore concepts of animal behavior, mentorship, how to move slowly through a training process with humility and keen observation.
    18 December 2025, 6:24 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    South Dakota Round Table (Fixed)

    In a slight departure from the norm, Reid gathers with a group of pals to debrief a pheasant hunt on a farm in Hitchcock, South Dakota. The group, spearheaded by Lyndsey Braun and Doug Duren of Sharing the Land, explores topics of land stewardship, dog work, hits and misses, and challenges faced by new hunters. It's a meandering journey with lots of voices, but some great perspectives offered. Warning: some colorful language is used. Special thanks to Can-Am, BOSS Shotshells, Savage Arms, Gunner Kennels, Matt Morlock, and Dylan Hazen.

    9 December 2025, 8:01 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Shotshell ballistics, reloading, and how TSS defies physics with Del Whitman
    Del Whitman is back to help explain shotshell pressures and how to create optimal patterns. Del puts the mystery of shot ballistics into layman's terms, describing how patterns perform and how extreme pressures destroy pattern density and pose risks to fine guns. In response to a listener query, he also digs into the magical properties of TSS and Tungsten alloys, which seem to break all the rules.
    28 November 2025, 4:57 pm
  • 29 minutes 34 seconds
    A Reading: Walking into Woodcock
    After too long a break, the podcast returns solo installment featuring a piece of written work originally published in Skydance Magazine. An essay about Reid's early days as a woodcock hunter is shared in response to some reflection about shooting woodcock, the particular frailty of the species, and the changes faced by a bird hunter as he gets a bit older. As always, rate and review the podcast, and explore more written work at www.reidbryant.com
    18 November 2025, 7:01 pm
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