Reid spends a few minutes reflecting on 2017, and offering some thoughts for 2018. With this, he shares 5 New Years Resolutions that are applicable to every wingshooter from gun maintenance to best practices in working with your dog. With that, he wishes all listeners a safe and happy New Year!

All of us at the Orvis Hunting and Shooting podcast wish a Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! In this episode, Reid speaks with Alex Russo of South Dakota’s Flatland Flyways. The two discuss prairie dry ground waterfowling, the habits of ducks, and the sometimes bizarre rules and regs for non resident waterfowl hunters in the dakotas.

Reid answers some recent listener questions addressing gun fit, picking a preserve, hunting without a dog, and assessing cover.