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.

  • 57 minutes 18 seconds
    Ugly Dog Hunting, with Mike Neiduski
    Reid welcomes Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting back to the podcast, this time to chat about his journey toward ownership of this online retail company. Mike talks about his path, his dogs, and his commitment to a lifestyle that revolves around upland pursuits.
    18 December 2024, 10:15 pm
  • 59 minutes 45 seconds
    Rooster Road Trip Recap
    Bob St. Pierre and Andrew Vavra of Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever join Reid to recap the 2024 Rooster Road Trip. This adventure took Bob, Andrew, and several other friends and partners of PF/QF on a journey across North Dakota hunting public lands for wild birds, with the goal of sharing thoughts on access, habitat, and the great conservation work of the Org. With Orvis as a product sponsor, Andrew and Bob discuss gear, what works, what doesn't, and what a hunter might consider when packing up to hit the prairies for roosters and sharptails.
    26 November 2024, 3:01 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    A Ballistician Weighs In, with Tom Roster

    Reid is joined by Tom Roster for an in-depth look at shotshell performance and lethality based on shot type, load, shot size, and overall ballistics. In a career that has spanned 50 years, Roster has become THE definitive resource on reloading and shotshell ballistics. His studies of non-toxic shot lethality in waterfowl have become the definitive resource on the matter, and have informed generations of waterfowl and upland hunters. Roster describes his career and his findings and also weighs in on the future of shotgunning in the US. He offers his contact for questions and communications at [email protected]

    21 November 2024, 12:35 am
  • 57 minutes 59 seconds
    5 (or 7) Great Shotguns, with Greg Carpiniello Orvis Gunroom Manager

    Greg Carpiniello joins the podcast again to dive into the contents of the Orvis gun racks, identifying 5 interesting guns currently for sale. Unsurprisingly, 5 guns became 7. Reid and Greg look at a few great Spanish offerings, contemporary and classic British guns, and a workhorse German O/U.

    10 November 2024, 9:10 pm
  • 2 hours 28 minutes
    Meditations on Montana, Bird Dogs, and Doing it Right, with Trent Kleppen
    Montana native Trent Kleppen joins the podcast for a wonderful and far-ranging discussion of the bird hunter's journey, love of place, and a fascination with bird dogs. In search of wild bird and untamed country, Trent has bounced from northeast Montana to Oklahoma to South Texas. His story is reflective of his innate curiosity, consideration, and striking ability to articulate what captures the bird hunter's heart.
    2 November 2024, 10:01 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Straight Shooting for Hunters, with Anthony Matarese Jr. and Will Primos
    Reid welcomes World Sporting Clays Champion Anthony Matarese, Jr. and hunting icon Will Primos to the podcast to discuss the duo's new book Straight Shooting for Hunters. The trio discusses how clay target shooting can inform game shooting and help the upland and waterfowl hunter become more successful. Will and Anthony also discuss their unique accolades and backgrounds in the shooting space, Anthony as one of the most decorated Sporting Clays Shooters of all time, and Will as the founder of the storied hunting brand Primos.
    7 October 2024, 9:06 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Bird Hunting, Road Life, and the Creative Process, with Doug Duren and Dave Simonett
    Reid joins Doug Duren of Meateater fame and Dave Simonett, frontman of Trampled by Turtles, to discuss hunting, touring, and the creative process of writing prose and music. Dave and Doug both hail from the upper midwest, and reflect on the mystery behind all that goes into bird hunting over dogs. Moreover, they dig deep into how creative acts of storytelling inform music and writing, and perhaps how those days afield both fuel the process and provide a welcome break.
    24 September 2024, 3:41 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    A Visit With Ryan Doughty of "A Break in the Action"
    Reid welcomes Ryan Doughty, host of the Podcast "A Break in the Action". Ryan discusses his journey into podcasting, his love of double guns, and the unique opportunity he has taken to dive deep into his passions.
    30 July 2024, 11:53 am
  • 33 minutes 16 seconds
    Travel With Guns
    Reid digs into the often misunderstood process of traveling by air with Guns. He describes some best practices and protocols to consider to make the process less intimidating. Additionally, Reid shares some updates on the Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting which will be re-released in paperback this Fall!
    16 July 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Catching Up with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Pat Berry
    Vermont's own Pat Berry returns to the Podcast, this time to discuss his role as new CEO of the non-profit Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. As a comparatively young non-profit, BHA has garnered great support from sportspeople in its efforts to fight for access, conservation, and sound land management. Pat describes the org and what it does structurally while highlighting some key initiatives. He and Reid also explore the future of hunting, angling, and public lands in the US.
    30 June 2024, 4:08 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Careers In Conservation, with Levi Day
    Reid joins Levi Day, a conservation leadership program manager, to discuss career pathways for folks with an interest in conservation. Levi is an avid upland hunter and bird dog owner, as well as a lifelong educator. Levi manages Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Journey to Conservation Careers (J2CC) program, a national, online initiative aimed at introducing high school students to careers in conservation. He and Reid discuss their individual career paths, and how young people can be best served in pursuing their passions in the workplace.
    21 May 2024, 4:24 am
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