The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

Author: The Orvis Company Language: English Episodes: 292
Reid Bryant hosts The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast, a production from The Orvis Company that feels like a conversation with a trusted, knowledgeable friend. It builds on the foundation of its former incarnation, the Double Barrel Podcast, diving deeper into the practical and philosophical aspects of life afield. Each episode is grounded in real-world experience, offering nuanced advice that goes beyond simple tips. You’ll hear detailed discussions on shotgun and rifle techniques, strategies for pursuing various game, and thoughtful commentary on conservation and wilderness ethics. The focus is always on building skill and confidence, which naturally leads to more rewarding days outdoors. Whether you’re working to improve your shooting fundamentals, plan a new hunt, or simply want to immerse yourself in stories from the field, this podcast serves as a reliable resource. It’s designed for anyone who appreciates the craft of hunting and shooting, from those just starting out to seasoned veterans looking to refine their approach. The tone is welcoming and substantive, stripping away pretense to focus on what truly matters: safety, responsibility, and the profound enjoyment found in these traditional pursuits. Tune in for a blend of education and narrative that honors the entire experience.
Episodes
Where Do Hunting Products Come From [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:03
Reid sits down with the Orvis Hunt Product Development Team of Jesse Haller, Natalie Cullum, and Will Helmetag to discuss the development and testing process, and how new hunting items come to be. The group also runs thr…
Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
Reid and the Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds staff gather on a call to chat, talk about the Hill Country experience, and swap some stories. The group explores the history of the property, what goes on there, and what…
Updates and a Patagonia Quail Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:16
Reid uses a solo podcast to update listeners on his summer thus far and what is planned for the upcoming bird season. He also re-visits a story first published in Gray·s Sporting Journal called ·The Coincident Ecology of…
Rob Fenwick and the Rise of E.J. Churchill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
In this episode, Reid and Rob Fenwick, Managing Director at E.J. Churchill, discuss the iconic UK brand. Rob explores the history of Churchill guns, and the important impacts that Robert Churchill had on gun design and s…
Longthorne Gunmakers with Jim and Elaine Stewart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:44
Reid joins Jim and Elaine Stewart, owners and founders of Britain's Longthorne Gunmakers, to discuss the innovation, engineering, and outside-the-box thinking that has put these remarkable firearms on the map. Jim and El…
At Home in Texas, with Robert Earl Keen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:35
Reid has the privilege of spending an hour talking with singer, songwriter, hunter, and Texas icon Robert Earl Keen. Having retired from the road after 41 prolific years, REK discusses settling into life in the Texas Hil…
Stock Finishing, with Del Whitman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:28
In another installment with Del Whitman of DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing, Reid and Del explore the nuances of a best-quality oil stock finish. Though the two explore other finishing processes in brief, del primarily expl…
Conservation Education with Al Stewart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:20
Al Stewart joins Reid to discuss his work with The Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al, who retired from 50 years with Michigan DNR, is a gamebird specialist who has studied and hunted internationally. In re…
Idaho Upland Days, with Andy Wayment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
Idaho's Andy Wayment joins Reid to discuss his new book, "Idaho Upland Days". The two talk about the role hunting has played in Andy's life, his love of the Gem State's native grouse, great dogs, and the pleasure of reco…