Episode 64: Leave No Trace with Maura Kiely

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rVXcKingA4P3a6hto9dSy?si=vVHLKoRgRRCvrGneuQ5NFA&dl_branch=1 Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethics programme designed to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Their message is all about helping outdoor enthusiasts to minimise their impact on the environment. https://youtu.be/6KPHg6a4dVw Today our guest is Maura Kiely who is the CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland. During the … Continue reading Episode 64: Leave No Trace with Maura Kiely →

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 →

Episode 57: Wild Deer Association of Ireland with David Dunne

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zjMCcNs2XM2iME5NqA5Ri?si=GGnezAYNQMmEO-7NondhbA&dl_branch=1 The Wild Deer Association of Ireland was on my radar for a long time for all the obvious reasons. I have even had one of their long-time members, Paul Dowling, on the podcast. But we ended up talking about deer hunting in general, rather than about the Wild Deer Association of Ireland. So, more … Continue reading Episode 57: Wild Deer Association of Ireland with David Dunne →

Episode 55: Tick Talk Ireland with Mary Ferry Smyth

https://open.spotify.com/episode/11bgryCGvk6mIENlehLAXm?si=pi1HWSPSRCWlITvYlKk5yw&dl_branch=1 Listeners to this podcast, outdoors people, are a high-risk group when it comes to Lyme disease, a serious bacterial infection that gets passed to humans through tick bites. Spending long hours in the wild, often off the beaten track, exposes us to insect bites more than regular folks. But Lyme disease is not only … Continue reading Episode 55: Tick Talk Ireland with Mary Ferry Smyth →

Episode 52: Angling Trust with David Mitchell

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ALCL6j28EilqiUeyPqZRL?si=np5QyAiFQzSEgxCgHgogGg&dl_branch=1 We have spoken many times about the need for advocacy for hunters and anglers, strong organizations that would represent sportsmen’s interests. Angling Trust is one such organization. Its aim is to represent anglers from England and Wales. Our guest is Dave Mitchell who is Angling Trust’s Head of Marine. He is also a board … Continue reading Episode 52: Angling Trust with David Mitchell →

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 →

Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland’s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AHJjW6Kwid79oAD4c5dUY?si=FOs-4C3eRwC0D4zU2zkxPg&dl_branch=1 Today we’ve got something a little bit different. Instead of a guest, I have brought you a recording of a live talk by Pádraic Fogarty from Irish Wildlife Trust titled: Whittled Away, Ireland's Vanishing Nature. Pádraic is also the author of the book with the same title and I had the pleasure to chat … Continue reading Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland’s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty →

Episode 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland with Aideen Magee

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AQmb2Qqp6DSlIuDVLme39?si=2vxnKq6pSVmi64ipCgbKhg&dl_branch=1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland is an organization dedicated to helping injured wild animals return to the wild in full health. But that’s not all. WRI’s mission is to develop a coordinated approach to wildlife rehabilitation in Ireland. They are also involved in efforts to fight wildlife crime. Since the topic of wildlife is an important … Continue reading Episode 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland with Aideen Magee →

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 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 →