My view on the potential ban on lead in shooting

https://youtu.be/ccDxlBZkPPo In the previous videos, I discussed in detail the probable EU ban on lead-based ammunition and the potential timeline for it. In this video, I give you my opinion on this issue.

Episode 48: Green Party with Pippa Hackett

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ff8KCu6dcLl0TIVzmn1n9?si=wWXFES1nR8W7_bzrKzMpdA&dl_branch=1 This is another episode of the podcast where I talk with the representative of a political party. The goal is, as always, to dig a little deeper into some of the issues affecting the outdoors lifestyle. This time our guest is Pippa Hackett who is a Green Party Councillor and a spokesperson on Agriculture, … Continue reading Episode 48: Green Party with Pippa Hackett →

Episode 47: The Killing of Hen Harriers on Grouse Moors

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bn9fEC64Gh52mrcNEgNgG?si=rhzzBX9uQWW7GqC2EDIlrQ&dl_branch=1 Hen harriers are ground-nesting birds of prey whose UK population is in critical condition. Unfortunately, time after time we hear that a hen harrier has been killed illegally on grouse moors, a heavily-managed grouse habitat used for driven grouse shooting. In this episode, I discuss this hot issue with a field sports journalist Matt … Continue reading Episode 47: The Killing of Hen Harriers on Grouse Moors →

Can we stop the European ban on lead ammunition?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqGKV6IrM1o The European Commission is gearing up to introduce a ban on the use of lead in shooting and fishing. But can anything be done about it or is it a done deal at this stage?

Episode 46: Shark Trust with Ali Hood

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hk5S5EJf5Wc26CefoHoIB?si=m02PG-NCSsmk1jQcwiLyRQ&dl_branch=1 You have probably heard a dozen times that I am a semi-retired, obsessive, shark angler. So, ever since I started the podcast I wanted, one day, to have an episode with someone from the Shark Trust. Well, that day is today. Our guest is Ali Hood the Director of Conservation in Shark Trust and … Continue reading Episode 46: Shark Trust with Ali Hood →