About Orvis: |
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Truly one of the original fishing and outdoor outfitters in the United States, Orvis has been slinging gear since 1856. Named after the original founder, Charles F. Orvis, Orvis is the oldest mail-order retailer in the USA and has been privately owned by the Perkins family since 1965. Three generations later, the Perkins family is still heading up the company, creating some of the most innovative and advanced fishing gear and apparel.
The Orvis Company is a world-leading purveyor of men’s and women’s outerwear, dog products, and all things fly-fishing. Orvis is also a wizard of fishing knowledge with fishing and shooting schools, an eco-travel agency, and a network of Orvis-Endorsed lodges, outfitters, guides, dog trainers, and breeders. With over 160 years of product innovation and heritage, Orvis is able to leverage their experience and knowledge into every product they make with extensive testing from fishing guides and industry experts. With over 3,000 days logged on product testing, you can be sure that everything from their rods, dog beds, and waders has been tested to the limit. With the outdoors being at the core of everything they make, Orvis has a strong conservation and environmental stewardship history. With 5% of their pre-tax profits being used to protect the environment and support their communities as well as canine health and well-being. In the wise words of Perk Perkins, the Orvis Company Owner and Board Member. “If we are to benefit from the use of our natural resources, we must be willing to act to preserve them.” Orvis is also involved in other initiatives, including Everglades Foundation, Casting for Recovery, and 50/50 On the Water, a nonprofit focusing on inspiring and including women on the water. |