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Canine cancers take the lives of so many dogs, tearing away beloved family members too early. Orvis is proud to work with Morris Animal Foundation to fund ground-breaking research that will extend the time we get to share with our dogs.

Orvis-Backed Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Celebrates 12 Years - Orvis News Orvis is incredibly proud to celebrate this anniversary with the Morris Animal Foundation in connection with its groundbreaking Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This pioneering project, launched in June 2012, aims to address a significant gap in . . .

Two big stories in this week's round-up of important conservation news: the Klamath River flows free for the first time in a century, and the Apache trout has been delisted. Conservation works.

Wednesday Wake-Up Call: 09.04.24 - Orvis News Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt . . .

Check out this great story of finding great fishing and a renewed father-son relationship at Orvis-endorsed Brush Creek Ranch.

Staying Connected at Wyoming's Brush Creek Ranch - Orvis News There were only a couple of hours of daylight left on the last day of a weeklong angling trip to Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming. The nearby storm was threatening, with its darkening skies, a series of loud, thunderous bellows, and light rain. To add to . . .

In this week's great podcast, Tom talks to two of the more beloved figures in fly fishing, Tim and Joanne Linehan of Linehan Outfitting in northwestern Montana. They tell their fascinating stories about building the business, how they see their roles as guides, and what hospitality means to them. Plus, tons of great tips in the Fly Box segment.

Podcast: What's It Like to Run a Fishing Lodge? With Tim and Joanne Linehan - Orvis News What are the pleasures and pitfalls of running a successful fishing lodge? What’s it really like behind the scenes? And how did a couple kids from New Hampshire end up running one of the most successful fishing and hunting lodges in Montana? . . .

Our tenth annual "20 Days in September" challenge and photo contest starts this weekend. Check out these great award-winners from the past few years, as well as the killer prizes for this year's winners, including a Helios fly rod.

Click the link below for all the details, and get ready to fish your butt off.

https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/the-tenth-annual-20-days-in-september-contest-starts-in-two-weeks

The Dog Days of Summer may be behind us, but there’s still time to enter the Orvis Cover Dog Contest! The current contest season ends October 1st.

We would love to see photos of your pups cooling off in the heat!

This is our weekly randomly-selected roundup of recent Orvis Cover Dog submissions! (From first to last: Gage, Lily, Ronnie, Riley, Puper, Blaze, & Cove). Enter your pup and vote for your favorites on the Orvis Cover Dog page:

https://coverdog.orvis.com/

Today’s Throwback Thursday transports you back to the fly-tying desk of 1985. There were no beads, very few synthetics, and a focus on classic patterns . . . like the fly on the cover. And make sure you get those proportions right! With a trusty copy of “Index of Orvis Patterns” or your newfangled video—in both Betamax and VHS!—any angler could whip up the best trout patterns of the day.

Do you have a vise or materials from back in the day that still do the job for you? We would love to see your vintage set-ups! Extra points if you can name the cover pattern.

There's more to walking a dog than just clipping on a leash and heading out. Orvis dog expert Melinda Benbow shares her best advice for how to be prepared, safe, and effective, so both you and your pup get the most out of the experience.

5 Tips for Becoming a Better Dog Walker - Orvis News Walking your dog offers several benefits: It provides physical and mental stimulation, gives your dog chances to socialize, and provides many training opportunities. Walking your dog on a regular schedule provides an . . .

Northwesten Montana is big country, which can be both intimidating and inspiring. Tim and Joanne Linehan, of love nothing more than introducing people to the region's spectacular woods and waters.

THE GREAT AWAITS #3: Kootenai Country, Montana - Orvis News Montana’s remote northwestern corner inspires varied reactions from visitors, who come face to face with a sense of their own insignificance in a landscape that feels at once boundless and confining, a world of dark timber and long shadows. And then . . .

Is your pup the next Orvis Cover Dog? Enter the contest now for a chance to be selected. The current contest ends October 1st!

This is our weekly randomly-selected roundup of recent Orvis Cover Dog submissions! (From first to last: Tuck, Eli, Kody, Mo, Tide, & Remi). Enter your pup and vote for your favorites on the Orvis Cover Dog page:
https://coverdog.orvis.com/

Fly fishers are accustomed to fishing tandem rigs for trout, but they work great for bass, too.

Video Pro Tips: Use a Popper-Dropper Rig for Tough Bass - Orvis News Everybody loves casting poppers for bass and watching the fish smash the surface bug, but what do you do on those days when the fish just won’t commit. In this video from The New Fly Fisher, Mark Melnyk shows the effectiveness of a tandem rig . . .

Here are some great tips, from Orvis ambassador Melinda Benbow of Urban Uplander Pet Care, LLC , that will make your at-home dog-training sessions more successful.

Dog-Training Tips: Motivators and Reinforcement - Orvis News Training your dog at home is a wonderful bonding experience—especially if you are willing to be consistent and put in the work—but there are a few nuances about dog behavior and learning theory you need to understand in order to work with your dog . . .

The remote Devils River in southwestern Texas is considered the Lone Star State’s most pristine waterway, and it gets its name from the stark and inhospitable landscape through which it flows. Lined by pecan, sycamore and live oak trees, the Devils features blue lagoons and spring-fed pools that just might inspire a leap from an overhanging branch.

The conditions can be extreme—blazing daytime temperatures, followed by chilly evenings—which makes it a great place to put Orvis technical apparel through its paces. We traveled to this unspoiled gem with Alvin Dedeaux and the crew from All Water Guides in Austin for a three-day adventure that involved floating, fishing for the river’s stunning bass, and hiking the surrounding rocky terrain.

Click the link below for the latest early Fall apparel arrivals:
https://www.orvis.com/new-arrivals

In this week's great podcast, Tom talks to Capt. Lucas Bissett of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association about how you can make a difference in protecting our waters and fish. Plus, tons of tips in the Fly Box segment.

Podcast: What Does the American Fly Fishing Trade Association Do for Conservation? with Lucas Bissett - Orvis News My guest this week is Capt. Lucas Bissett, executive director of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA). Lucas talks about the support they give to small, grassroots organizations for education and habitat protection—organizations that may not . . .

On September 1, we kick off the 10th installment of our annual photo contest that's designed to help you get the most out of the end of summer and beginning of fall. Start getting ready to scout new waters, carve out time in your schedule, and discover new adventures.

The Tenth Annual “20 Days in September” Contest Starts in Two Weeks! - Orvis News The end of summer can be bittersweet for anglers, so to ensure that we make the most of the late season, we launched the “20 Days in September” Photo Contest back in 2015. The contest has grown every year, and participants have sent us countless . . .

TGIF5! Check out our weekly collection of the best fly-fishing videos from around the world. From Pennsylvania to Montana, and from Scotland to Nicaragua, there are killer scenes to get you stoked for the weekend ahead.

Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.16.24 - Orvis News Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week was fairly light on high-quality videos, so I’ve . . .

Is your pup the next Orvis Cover Dog? Enter the contest now for a chance to be selected!

This is our weekly randomly-selected roundup of recent Orvis Cover Dog submissions! (From first to last: Nhala, Willow, Rosie, Vinny, & Mowgli). Enter your pup and vote for your favorites on the Orvis Cover Dog page, link in bio.

3 Tips to Keep Your Dog Cool

Dehydration, overheating, and heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs, making some of our favorite summer activities quite dangerous. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when your dog’s body can no longer cool itself using normal mechanisms due to the high external temperatures. When your dog’s body is over 104 degrees, it is a major medical emergency, and you need to seek veterinary care as heat stroke can result in multiple organ failure and even death.
According to Dr. Madeline Fellin—a small-animal veterinarian in Butte, Montana— it’s important to keep three things in mind when adventuring with your dogs in the heat: break, shade, and water.

1. Offer Water Frequently
Make sure you have plenty of water to keep your dog hydrated and stay cool. Offer them cool water frequently to avoid dehydration and overheating.

2. Take Breaks
While adventuring, take intermittent breaks to let your dog catch their breath. If you’re off-leash adventuring, bring a leash in your pack so you can have your dog walk alongside you to take breaks from running and prevent overheating. Avoid walking your dog on the pavement in the summer; the temperature of the pavement can heat up quickly and burn their paw pads.

3. Find Shade or Swim
If your dog has a thick and/or dark coat, they are going to heat up quickly and be prone to dehydration and overheating. As you explore, take time to escape direct sunlight and let your dog cool off in the shade or water. If they choose to swim, make sure it is in moving water as shallow stagnant water poses a risk for blue-green algae that is toxic to dogs.

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The rules governing management of Lake Okeechobee have FINALLY been signed into effect, a big win for Everglades restoration efforts. This story and more in our weekly round-up of important conservation news.

Wednesday Wake-Up Call: 08.14.24 - Orvis News Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt . . .

Born and raised in Dillingham, near the mouth of the Wood River, Triston Chaney’s deep connection to Bristol Bay and its salmon is in his blood. Of Yu’pik and Athabaskan descent, he grew up in a family of commercial fishermen who also loved spending time exploring the wilderness with a fishing rod or rifle in hand.

As a high schooler, Triston participated in the famed Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy, which helps local youths explore career opportunities in the sport-fishing industry. Now, in his early 20s, Triston helps teach younger kids at the Academy every summer.

But his favorite thing to do is to guide fly fishers from around the world and introduce them to his home.

“There’s nothing better than when you guide somebody who can really appreciate the area, especially clients who haven't experienced Alaska before,” he says. “It’s great to see a person transformed by spending a day on the water in such an amazing place, surrounded by bears and catching trout bigger than they’ve ever seen.”

Click the link below to learn more about Triston and his role in the fight against Pebble Mine.

https://www.orvis.com/the-great-awaits-bristol-bay.html

Announcing the Latest Orvis Cover Dog Contest Winners!

It’s time again to announce our Orvis Cover Dog Contest winners, who will appear on our 2024 Fall and Winter Dog Books. These photos were chosen from among more than 6,000 entries this contest season, resulting in some amazing covers. We also raised more than $39,000 for Morris Animal Foundation with over 2,400 unique donations. To date, we have raised more than $2 million in donations!

See the Cover Dog Winners here:

Announcing the Latest Orvis Cover Dog Contest Winners! - Orvis News It’s time again to announce our Orvis Cover Dog Contest winners, who will appear on our 2024 Fall and Winter Dog Books. These photos were chosen from among more than 6,000 entries this contest season, resulting in some amazing covers. We also . . .

TGIF5! Check out our weekly collection of the best fly-fishing videos from around the world. Brown trout and rainbows and chubs, oh my!

Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.09.24 - Orvis News Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’re serving up 10 killer productions with a . . .

Meet Donna, a former Orvis fishing manager who is now a vital member of our Outfitter Team, the panel of experts who answer all your questions via email, phone, and chat.

Orvis Outfitter Team Member: Donna Smith - Orvis News Welcome to our new series in which we profile members of the Orvis Outfitter Team, the customer-service folks who answer all your tackle and fishing questions. Our third subject is Donna Smith of Westby, Wisconsin.

Great news for streams damaged by abandoned mines across the U.S. This and other cool stories in our weekly round-up of important stories about conservation.

Wednesday Wake-Up Call: 08.07.24 - Orvis News Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt . . .

Do you struggle when casting heavy or wind-resistant flies? Orvis's casting guru Pete Kutzer has some tips to help you put these patterns right where you want them. Plus, tons of tips in the Fly Box segment.

Podcast: Tricks for Casting Big Flies, with Pete Kutzer - Orvis News There’s no doubt that casting a size 6 weighted streamer is more difficult than casting a size 14 Parachute Adams. The physics are different, no way around it. Casting guru Pete Kutzer shares some tricks to make throwing big streamers, nymph rigs, and . . .

Is your pup the next Orvis Cover Dog? Enter the contest now for a chance to be selected! This is our weekly randomly-selected roundup of recent Orvis Cover Dog submissions! (From first to last: Dyno, Lily, Enchilada, Ghost, & Augustus). Enter your pup and vote for your favorites on the Orvis Cover Dog page, link in bio.