Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:09:58 -0400 http://www.theoutdoorwire.com en-us © 2026 The Outdoor Wire's Weekend Edition yes 526a1a6b-d020-542b-b0a7-8630a93b211e Jim Shepherd episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) fishing, camping, hiking, birding, archery, Olympic shooting, competition, business, Washington, Second Amendment Jim Shepherd https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hb78kdwc258kk8s4zc3m9o6oqcxk?.jpg http://www.theoutdoorwire.com The Outdoor Wire Weekend Edition: Let's Talk Relocation This week, we talk in depth with Taurus USA President David Blenker about his company's new products and their big relocation from Miami, Florida to Bainbridge, Georgia. It's a fun conversation about how a company's move can reenergize the company, employees and the residents of their new hometown.

]]> This week, we talk in depth with Taurus USA President David Blenker about his company's new products and their big relocation from Miami, Florida to Bainbridge, Georgia. It's a fun conversation about how a company's move can reenergize the company, employees and the residents of their new hometown.

]]> Jim Shepherd/David Blenker Buzzsprout-1036735 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:00:00 -0400 680 #taurususa, #relocation, #theoutdoorwire 1 7 full false Going the LONG Distance - Learning How to Shoot 2000+ Yards This episode takes you to FTW Ranch in Texas where the SAAM School instructors teach you the art -and science- of extreme long range shooting. Long range shooting isn't the same thing as long range hunting, but the principles and fundamentals will make you better at both. The definition of "long" might be more -or less- than you think.
Either way, you'll have the information to decide if long range shooting is for you.

]]> This episode takes you to FTW Ranch in Texas where the SAAM School instructors teach you the art -and science- of extreme long range shooting. Long range shooting isn't the same thing as long range hunting, but the principles and fundamentals will make you better at both. The definition of "long" might be more -or less- than you think.
Either way, you'll have the information to decide if long range shooting is for you.

]]> Jim Shepherd/Tim Fallon-FTW Ranch/John Snodgrass- Leupold Buzzsprout-1016563 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1596 Outdoor Wire, Leupold, FTW Ranch 1 6 full false Big Game Hunting Trips In this episode of The Outdoor Wire's Weekend Edition, Hunting Wire editor Richard Mann talks with Outdoor Wire Publisher Jim Shepherd @jimshepherd about the dream of many hunters: a "major" big game hunting trip.  From the basics of what Mann thinks are the really "important" things to know (your accommodations and food are really important) to things you don't need to take, Richard has the insight to help you make great decisions about hunting. He'll also share the news about his new Amazon Prime Series WILDCraft South Africa.

]]> In this episode of The Outdoor Wire's Weekend Edition, Hunting Wire editor Richard Mann talks with Outdoor Wire Publisher Jim Shepherd @jimshepherd about the dream of many hunters: a "major" big game hunting trip.  From the basics of what Mann thinks are the really "important" things to know (your accommodations and food are really important) to things you don't need to take, Richard has the insight to help you make great decisions about hunting. He'll also share the news about his new Amazon Prime Series WILDCraft South Africa.

]]> Jim Shepherd/Richard Mann Buzzsprout-977572 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1020 #huntingwire, #outdoorwire, #richardmann, 1 5 full false Crisis Management: Unintended Consequences What happens when your company screws up, or worse, when someone else does something that screws you? How would you handle the situation? Insights this episode from two professional public relations managers. In the first conversation, Allen Forkner, PR Manager for Swanson Russell Agency (www.swansonrussell.com) talks about what companies can do to minimize self-inflicted damage. Then, Gary Giudice, founder of Blue Heron Communications (www.blueheroncomm.com) offers his very unique perspective. Gary and Blue Heron were the PR agency when Smith & Wesson Company cut their infamous "deal" with the Clinton Administration. Two decades later, it's still a sore point with former S&W customers.

]]> What happens when your company screws up, or worse, when someone else does something that screws you? How would you handle the situation? Insights this episode from two professional public relations managers. In the first conversation, Allen Forkner, PR Manager for Swanson Russell Agency (www.swansonrussell.com) talks about what companies can do to minimize self-inflicted damage. Then, Gary Giudice, founder of Blue Heron Communications (www.blueheroncomm.com) offers his very unique perspective. Gary and Blue Heron were the PR agency when Smith & Wesson Company cut their infamous "deal" with the Clinton Administration. Two decades later, it's still a sore point with former S&W customers.

]]> Jim Shepherd/Allen Forkner/Gary Giudice Buzzsprout-968219 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1951 #swansonrussell, #blueheron, #benchmade, #shootingwire,#outdoorwire 1 4 full false New Contracts, Old Problems This week's episode has an update on gun control legislation that starts the hearing process in Washington on Wednesday, a massive new contract between SIG SAUER and India's military, and a conversation with one of the most effective rights crusaders you might never have heard of: Doug Ritter of Knife Rights. 

]]> This week's episode has an update on gun control legislation that starts the hearing process in Washington on Wednesday, a massive new contract between SIG SAUER and India's military, and a conversation with one of the most effective rights crusaders you might never have heard of: Doug Ritter of Knife Rights. 

]]> Jim Shepherd Buzzsprout-942670 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 760 #SIGSAUER, #KnifeRights, 1 3 full false Episode Two: SHOT Show 2019 SHOT Show 2019 is the outdoor industry's largest gathering. Today, a look at some of the preliminary things we've learned while wandering "miles of aisles".

]]> SHOT Show 2019 is the outdoor industry's largest gathering. Today, a look at some of the preliminary things we've learned while wandering "miles of aisles".

]]> Jim Shepherd Buzzsprout-933462 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 750 SHOT Show, NSSF, Outdoor Wire, 1 2 full false Let's Get Ready for the Outdoor Industry's Largest Trade Show This episode features the editors of The Outdoor Wire Digital Network previewing the upcoming week's Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. Editor Michelle Scheuermann wraps the just-concluded Archery Trade Show from Louisville, Tactical and Shooting Wire editor Rich Grassi talks about new guns and what might happen in the coming year from a Second Amendment standpoint, Tom McHale of The Airgun Wire talks the newest pneumatics, and Dealer Wire Editor Paul Erhardt has a rare look into what dealers look for at massive trade shows like this one. Host and publisher Jim Shepherd wraps the week's news, gives some insight into the impact of the government shutdown on our public lands and more.

]]> This episode features the editors of The Outdoor Wire Digital Network previewing the upcoming week's Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. Editor Michelle Scheuermann wraps the just-concluded Archery Trade Show from Louisville, Tactical and Shooting Wire editor Rich Grassi talks about new guns and what might happen in the coming year from a Second Amendment standpoint, Tom McHale of The Airgun Wire talks the newest pneumatics, and Dealer Wire Editor Paul Erhardt has a rare look into what dealers look for at massive trade shows like this one. Host and publisher Jim Shepherd wraps the week's news, gives some insight into the impact of the government shutdown on our public lands and more.

]]> Guests: Michelle Scheuermann, Rich Grassi, Tom McHale, Paul Erhardt Buzzsprout-925244 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2186 #shootingwire, #archerywire, #airgunwire, @jimshepherd, 1 1 full false