I was sitting at my desk working when my phone rang. It was a text message from my friend and charter boat skipper Luke, who was our guest on episode 41. He had some spaces free on an upcoming fishing trip and was checking if anyone was fancy to go. Regular listeners of the podcast … Continue reading Charter Boat Sea Angling
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JL10HTx8QjfhLRNj99Auj?si=huzZO3GtTe68VL5Ye7i0yA&dl_branch=1 This episode of the podcast is especially close to my heart as our guest is my friend and seasoned charter skipper, Luke Aston. I have spent many hours at sea on a purpose-built, first-class sea angling boat, Clare Dragoon, skippered by Luke and operated by Carrigaholt Sea Angling Centre. If that sparks your interest … Continue reading Episode 41: Fish and Stay with Luke Aston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sjbo6Rv2jw Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland This is the second of a two-part video series where we discuss the HCAP exam. In this video, we deal with the Range Test portion of the exam. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare. We also show you … Continue reading HCAP – Hunter Competence Assessment Program – Range Test
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eoaQhhc6JFAgdxMTz8Xw7?si=koYqycGNSSyUzDSOVVHFAg&dl_branch=1 This episode of the podcast is going to take you back in time to the Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, an epoch often referred to as the Ice Age. Our guest is Richard Doran Sherlock who has a particular interest in Quaternary science and megafaunal collapse. Over the years Richard has worked in … Continue reading Episode 40: Pleistocene Megafauna with Richard Doran Sherlock
https://youtu.be/gHN6o8ZGFoY Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland This is the first of a two-part video series where we discuss the HCAP exam. In this video, we deal with the MCQ portion of the exam. You will learn what to expect and what the pass rate is. You’ll also pick … Continue reading HCAP – Hunter Competence Assessment Program – MCQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dSZ4IVa5u1VrsGa3vM8Cs?si=ie7Spj7fTfW-lk3px3-kcg&dl_branch=1 In this episode, once again, we return to the subject of cycling. Our guest, Fiola Foley, has a great deal of experience when it comes to all aspects of cycling and the outdoors. In her outstanding career, Fiola has been a pro athlete, worked as a race organizer and spent time working for BMC … Continue reading Episode 39: Cycling with Fiola Foley
I want to add a few comments to a recently published blog post about fox hunting with hounds. The issue has to do with opposition to fox hunting. I hit on this briefly in that previous post because there is no way to talk about fox hunting without mentioning its opponents. I have had a … Continue reading Wolves and foxes
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SSnTdKGj6N0XyzG6f1FNK?si=JsrHrid0TGamiWekW2DH1Q&dl_branch=1 In recent weeks the news and media have been filled with reports about protesters demanding action on climate change. So, in the interest of covering important and current events related to the outdoors, once again, I am bringing you a recording of a talk. This time the speaker is the campaigning journalist and climate … Continue reading Episode 38: Time to Panic with John Gibbons
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sAtMQlh5mhS6OLf7oc3HC?si=GFz9qRQMQ-etydRckovm9Q&dl_branch=1 It all started on Twitter. Shaun contacted me and casually suggested that I record an episode of the podcast from South Africa. We exchanged a few messages and Shaun sent me a few photos. It quickly became obvious that he can talk for hours about riding a mountain bike in the stunning landscapes of … Continue reading Episode 37: Mountain Biking in South Africa with Shaun Emslie
Recently I have read a lot of articles, blogs and press releases about fox hunting with hounds. The vast majority was negative. They were pointing out the cruelty of the endeavour and the callousness of participants. There were even reports about protesters clashing with hunt supporters. Also in my own circle, fox hunting with hounds … Continue reading Fox Hunting with Hounds
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