HCAP – Hunter Competence Assessment Program – Range Test

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 →

Episode 40: Pleistocene Megafauna with Richard Doran Sherlock

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 →

HCAP – Hunter Competence Assessment Program – MCQ

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 →

Wolves and foxes

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 →

Fox Hunting with Hounds

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 →

Episode 33: Game Management with Aaron Turner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BVHChbAo9me2hF9VPs1gu?si=DSx_VrYISZKS-dQykiHL1Q&dl_branch=1 Aaron is a professional gamekeeper, farmer, veteran of the war in Afghanistan and all around badass. I keep meeting Aaron at various outdoor events and training courses. Since our interests are definitely aligned, we finally decided to get together and record an episode of the podcast. During our conversation, we talk about general game … Continue reading Episode 33: Game Management with Aaron Turner →

Episode 24: Deer Hunting with Paul Dowling

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CvyT4QbDeqIp0LWsZEeoy?si=852DitjrRJ-XNKUYrmfvdw&dl_branch=1 In this episode of the podcast I talk with my good buddy Paul Dowling. Paul is an avid hunter and shooter. Before recording the podcast we attended the Rut Walk in Killarney National Park organized by The Wild Deer Association of Ireland. Paul is an active member of the aforementioned organization and was one … Continue reading Episode 24: Deer Hunting with Paul Dowling →

Episode 23: Hunt Fish Travel with Carrie Zylka

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5znSmLISAL8PFZYv3F0eAB?si=wg4dWC0KQDu3kgQN_NFqHw&dl_branch=1 A very special episode with a very special guest. Carrie Zylka is a fellow podcaster and also an avid hunter and angler. She hosts a number of podcasts but, for us, her Hunt Fish Travel podcast is especially interesting. Some of you might remember that I made an appearance on the Shark Week special … Continue reading Episode 23: Hunt Fish Travel with Carrie Zylka →

Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SdQqYBaG65Tu8Oe3XByLN?si=tiDRJUD8SsuxJXyRHG8-Rg&dl_branch=1 My guest today, Bryan Fennell, is the Rural Recreation Officer for County Wicklow Partnership. He loves the adventures, and works to promote activities, in the wilds of Co. Wicklow. In this episode we talk about opportunities to experience the great outdoors in County Wicklow. Of course, I had to touch on the subject of … Continue reading Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell →

Episode 20: Irish Wildlife Trust with Pádraic Fogarty

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DN9LngNCOtpc10u36DRdB?si=iqjjZ0UkQsOvHXPhcx3G3Q&dl_branch=1 This is a big one. Our guest, Pádraic Fogarty is the Campaign Officer at Irish Wildlife Trust and an ex-editor of the Irish Wildlife magazine. Protection and conservation of the natural world should be of the greatest importance for all outdoorsmen. For that reason, I was really excited when Pádraic accepted an invitation to … Continue reading Episode 20: Irish Wildlife Trust with Pádraic Fogarty →