Summary Bear hunting experiences and firearms. 0:00 Firearms industry backgrounds and growth. 4:44 Clay target shooting and its appeal. 10:13 Hunting and gear. 15:08 Using red dots for shotguns in various hunting situations. 19:26 Using red dot optics in various shooting disciplines. 25:34 Democratizing shotgun shooting with red dot technology. 29:59 Sustainability and environmental practices in the firearms industry. 34:01 Product development and customer feedback for Beretta shotguns. 40:29 Gun ownership, industry responsibility, and personal experiences. 46:47 Rare, custom-made gun and its value. 52:01 Repairing a shotgun with Birchwood Casey reblueing kit. 57:21     Our old TSLN Instagram account got Hacked SUBSCRIBE to the NEW TSLN INSTAGRAM account @the_sporting_life_notebook _______ Original Dogman Substack SHOP TSLN ARTWORKS AND GOODS Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter: COMING BACK SOON MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!   Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this year's Learn to Hunt Upland Experience. EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html BERETTA USA  Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell’s latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA https://stubbennorthamerica.com/  HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE  Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS: View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance  Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s