Category: Hunting

Episode 70: Field Sports with Matt Cross

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4runIYN7xzIBVkzua50v8u?si=pmAiwMtcQvSicegPBDxz2g&dl_branch=1 As regular listeners to the podcast might remember, in episode 47 we hosted Matt Cross, a field sports journalist, writer and blogger. At that time, we talked about yet another unlawful killing of a hen harrier. That episode was specifically focused on the issue of raptor persecution and we didn’t have a chance to … Continue reading Episode 70: Field Sports with Matt Cross →

Episode 69: The Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart

https://open.spotify.com/episode/76mZXLRWigZxPIRKTYptca?si=4L1sh1hYSl2-weWak_aHbA&dl_branch=1 Professor Adam Hart was our guest on the podcast not long ago, in episode 66. However, given the unusual situation we are going through globally, we decided to get together again just a few weeks later. The reason is to discuss the devastating effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on wildlife conservation. Major sources … Continue reading Episode 69: The Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart →

Irish Deer Hunter Training – SYLLABUS Review | Tommy Says…

https://youtu.be/LkMsDgSkGDk The National Parks & Wildlife Service in Ireland introduced mandatory training and certification for first-time applicants for deer hunting licenses for the 2021/2022 season. In this video, you will find a detailed review of the syllabus and my comments. Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland 

MANDATORY Certification for Deer Hunters in Ireland

https://youtu.be/i9gdYRpnzLo Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland After several years of talks, the National Parks & Wildlife Service in Ireland finally introduced mandatory training and certification for first-time applicants for deer hunting licenses. It goes into effect in the 2021/2022 deer hunting season. The full text of the announcement … Continue reading MANDATORY Certification for Deer Hunters in Ireland →

Episode 66: African Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49dL6VfpP9Ias3HAPTxhz4?si=cBsvituHTRaZ7iZkbY3Cjg&dl_branch=1 The issue of African wildlife conservation is very complex and difficult. There are many factors that have to be considered, some of them are literally a matter of life and death. All that immersed in a highly emotional atmosphere. This subject is infinitely interesting to me. So, today I am delighted to bring you … Continue reading Episode 66: African Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart →

Hunting Knife Sharpening with Lansky Sharpening System

This video is not a review of the Lansky Controlled Angle Sharpening System. You can find a ton of videos on YouTube that review it in great detail and discuss all the different variations of it. My intention with this video is simply to show you the sharpening process of my heavy hunting knife after … Continue reading Hunting Knife Sharpening with Lansky Sharpening System →

Episode 61: African Swine Fever Awareness and Prevention with Shane McAuliffe

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gbCvfaMcglXXXOIoMES7w?si=6Lim2_e6RfOREJEhCCOnRg&dl_branch=1 The issue of African Swine Fever, ASF for short, is important for hunters and other outdoors people who might get to travel to countries with wild boar populations. In fact, all tourists travelling to and from countries where ASF is present should be aware of the basic facts and take the necessary precautions. To … Continue reading Episode 61: African Swine Fever Awareness and Prevention with Shane McAuliffe →

Episode 59: National Association of Regional Game Councils with Dan Curley

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wsLJ7Tu3dRxIApbCWaMoB?si=ZgCQCoZKTnisQXnBiUlj6Q&dl_branch=1 A few weeks ago I published a series of videos on YouTube (and this website) regarding the proposed EU ban on all lead in shooting and fishing. At that time, Dan Curley, the chairman of NARGC, helped a lot by providing me with the information and documentation regarding this issue. In this episode, I … Continue reading Episode 59: National Association of Regional Game Councils with Dan Curley →