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The ShootHub PodcastHow to rear a better birdIn this episode, Gemma is joined by Avian (from The GunsOnPegs Podcast) and special guest Dr Joah Madden, a leading researcher in gamebird ecology. They explore the science behind post-release survival and discuss what breeders and keepers can do to improve outcomes. The conversation also covers predator control and the wider environmental impact of gamebird releasing.
Links to some of Dr Joah Madden's research:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-018-1199-5
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.160008
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2656.124012025-06-0953 minThe ShootHub PodcastHow to rear a better birdIn this episode, Gemma is joined by Avian (from The GunsOnPegs Podcast) and special guest Dr Joah Madden, a leading researcher in gamebird ecology. They explore the science behind post-release survival and discuss what breeders and keepers can do to improve outcomes. The conversation also covers predator control and the wider environmental impact of gamebird releasing.
Links to some of Dr Joah Madden's research:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-018-1199-5
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.160008
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2656.124012025-06-0953 min
A Break in the ActionShooting driven and walked-up birds in EnglandIt has been a dream of mine to shoot driven birds in the UK for years. Last year, I checked that off the bucket list (twice actually)! In this episode I recount my December visit to the wonderful Branches Park Estate in Suffolk, England and the full week of shotgun sights and experiences that I had with three traveling friends.Joining the discussion is Jake Woolf (Kudu River Gundogs/GunsOnPegs podcast) and Peter Bailer (Branches Park Estate) - two new friends who introduced me to a whole new way to look at shooting in England. I h...2025-02-261h 02
Eat WildCountryside CommunicationIn this month's episode we speak to George Browne, he is Editor of GunsOnPegs and Head of Inspiration at Scribehound. He is also host and producer of The GunsOnPegs Podcast. We discuss the importance of communicating the brilliant work that is carried out in the countryside.2024-05-2336 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Gunsmith EpisodeIn this episode of The GunsOnPegs Podcast Chris and George are joined by Alex Smith, an independent gunsmith based in Winchester.
Alex is an expert in old English Shotguns, a dyed-in-the-wool side-by-side fan and a former Helice (ZZ) champion. He answers all the questions you've ever wanted to ask a gunsmith but were too afraid to ask, questions like 'Is it OK to cut down the stock on an inherited Holland & Holland?', 'Will my old shotgun take steel?' and 'Whoops, I tried to 'improve' my stock, can you fix it please?'.
Alex...2024-02-271h 17
The GunsOnPegs PodcastOUT NOW - Beyond the Hedge Episode 2Here's a quick teaser for the latest episode of Beyond the Hedge.
Savour the Shot: Woodcock Hunting, Cooking, and Conservation
In this episode Patrick Galbraith goes out in search of the mysterious woodcock, a beloved bird of hunters, chefs and nature lovers the world over.
Patrick's journey begins in Suffolk with farmer, conservationist and writer Sam Carlisle, and Sam's Hungarian Vizsla, Merlin. The trio head into the woods in an attempt to bag a couple of birds for their lunch.
Later, Tim Maddams, the former River Cottage chef, offers his woodcock-cooking t...2024-02-0601 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Scottish Estate EpisodeIn this episode of the GunsOnPegs Podcast hosts George Browne and Chris Horne are joined by special guest Jamie Blackett, a former soldier in the Coldstream Guards, renowned author, columnist, farmer, political activist, and Scribehounder. We delve into Jamie's passion for nature, his pursuit to preserve British countryside values through his books, and his son's award-winning rum-making venture.
As the end of the shooting season approaches, in Whose Bird is it Anyway and Unpopular Opinions we tackle the topics of tipping the keeper on a beater's day and wearing tweed breeks for beating. We also unearth some m...2024-01-301h 10The GunsOnPegs PodcastIntroducing Beyond the Hedge - Writing the CountrysideWe're thrilled to share with you something that we have been working on for a few months now - a brand new podcast from Scribehound: Beyond the Hedge.
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The documentary-style podcast is hosted by Scribehounder, writer and former Shooting Times editor Patrick Galbraith, who will be going in search of the places, people, traditions and tales that make rural Britain extraordinary.
Join Patrick as he heads out along the backroads to meet publicans, writers, hedgelayers, b...2024-01-2349 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Postbag EpisodeIn this episode we delve in the GunsOnPegs Podcast Postbag to answer some listener queries that don't quite fit into the regular segments, with a bit of a focus on making your first steps into the game shooting world.
Matt Kidd, fieldsports photographer and writer, former International Fly Fisherman and one-time First Class Cricketer joins us to share his wisdom and offer sensible(?) advice on those topics, plus tackle an HR question in Whose Bird is it Anyway and share his views on an Unpopular Opinion that puts Chris and George's choice of words under t...2023-10-101h 10
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Vintage Guns EpisodeVintage gun enthusiast and side-by-side clay shot extraordinaire Simon Reinhold joins the podcast to share his fondness for old guns, sticky drinks and why he thinks competition clay shooting is ripe for a shakeup.
Simon is one of shooting's deep thinkers, and we explore how the worlds of mathematics, psychology and even Oriental philosophies can act as a lens through which to look at game shooting, as well as helping listeners with the challenges of having tough conversations with syndicate members and how to resolve a family feud. PLUS is it possible (or even desirable) t...2023-09-261h 30
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Chaotic EpisodeWhat's the right thing to wear for hot September partridge days? What would you do if your partner was sneaking off to shoot without you? Is shooting overpriced? Do shoots make money? Is Stella still a good beer? Why are there so many craft beers? How can we redefine what a great shoot looks like? Discover the answer to some of these questions in this rambling and chaotic episode of The GunsOnPegs Podcast, with special guest Jonny Carter of TGS Outdoors.
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The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Obscure Fieldsports Episode (Live from the Game Fair Theatre)Chris and George take over the stage at the Carter Jonas Theatre at the Game Fair and welcome Charlie Jacoby back to the podcast.
Showing the effects of being on stage for two days straight, Fieldsports Channel's Charlie Jacoby tells us about fishing the alphabet, shooting Cabbage White butterflies with dustshot, and ferreting mice with bumblebees(?!?).
We also discuss the Unpopular Opinions of a harrumphing Colonel, how to paint a more positive picture of shooting in the fieldsports press and media, as well as offering a listener advice on how to get their friends psyched fo...2023-08-0138 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Morocco SpecialGeorge and Digby have been on a "work trip" to the Atlas Mountains to experience a Moroccan-style driven boar hunt. In their commitment to creating great content no matter how tough the conditions, we bring you a podcast they recorded on the balcony of a 5* hotel in the burning North African sun, with only refreshing mint tea and cold beer to sustain them.
The boys discuss their first experience of hunting wild boar, Moroccan hospitality and the strangest nightclub in the world. They are joined by Matt Hollington of Atlas Sporting, the man who probably knows more...2023-06-0637 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Grey Partridge EpisodePurdey Gold Award winner George Ponsonby joins Chris and George to share his passion for grey partridge shooting and conservation.
Just a handful of years ago George took the decision to manage the 4,000 acres that he farms with a view to restoring grey partridge numbers in the hope that one day he might be able to enjoy a day or two each season shooting driven English partridges. At this year's Puurdey Awards for Game and Conservation he and his team at Great Lemhill were honoured with the Gold award, the highest accolade on offer, a testament to...2023-05-231h 30
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Dawn of a New Era EpisodeWe're back! Once again we've been making big plans for the future, and we're sure you're going to love them!
A bright new dawn is breaking over the podcast, and we, slightly hungover and blinking in the light, are ready to embrace the future.
As our first guest for the first episode of this bright new epoch, we're joined by Digby Taylor, Managing Director of GunsOnPegs. He shares the news on how the 2023 rearing season is shaping up, with the latest on Avian Flu. We also discuss the one thing that everyone can do to h...2023-04-251h 09
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe 50 Not Out Episode - Season 5 Episode 10To mark our half-century - 50 full length episodes - we recorded a special episode LIVE at Clays Bar in London. Chris and George reflect on the origins of the podcast, recall some dreadful drinks, and reward some of our most loyal listeners.
The 'studio audience' have their say on matching tweeds, whether side-by-sides are de rigeur or passé, and we build the ultimate Desert Island Shooting. Also: George goes for a pee.2023-01-241h 02
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe One Last Song Episode - Season 5 Episode 5Making his second appearance on The GunsOnPegs Podcast, Patrick Galbraith - Editor of the Shooting Times and BMX enthusiast - discusses his recently-published book In Search of One Last Song: Britain's Disappearing Birds and the People Trying to Save Them.
Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3dpsZwU
We also offer advice to syndicate members up and down the land, ask what 'Best' means when it comes to shotguns, and tackle the question of how whether to hide one's passion for shooting or embrace it. PLUS Dan Cooper from Weber returns with a cracking barbecued partridge recipe for you to...2022-09-201h 15
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Ladies Shooting Episode - Season 5 Episode 4Team GB Olympic Trap shooter and shooting coach Georgina Roberts joins the podcast to talk about her life as an international competitive clay shooter. We also talk about her route into shooting and her mission to bring more women and girls into shooting though her recently acquired business, The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club.
We also answer the questions: does simulated game shooting encourage bad behaviour on the peg, and what do you do when the price of a day's shooting you've signed up for suddenly jumps by £500 per person?!2022-09-061h 10
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Live Episode - Season 5 Episode 2What would you do if your employer's father was poaching your birds on the peg? Would you tell someone if you thought the cartridges that they were using would damage their gun? Should you take a dog to a country show? Should we adopt the Spanish practice of employing 'secretarios' on shoot days? Find out the answers to all this and more in our first ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience!
Chris and George are joined by Ben Randall (@gundogapp) to host a podcast with a live audience made up of former podcast guests, celebs of the...2022-08-0954 min
FieldsportsChannel's PodcastGunsOnPegs’ predictions for the 2022 shooting season – FieldsportsChannel Podcast, episode 63Chris Horne from GunsOnPegs presents the findings of the GunsOnPegs Game Shooting Census 2022/23. It’s going to be a tough year for gameshooting in the UK, with bird flu hitting bird imports, and hard on the heels of two years of lost bookings because of covid. Chris explains the numbers to Charlie. For more ways to listen to this, visit Fcha.nl/fieldsportschannelpodcast63 2022-08-0326 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe ’Are you a crap shot?’ Episode - Season 5 Episode 1We're back! For Episode 1 of our fifth (!) series we're joined by one of the most recognisable faces in shooting, the Silver Fox himself, Dylan Williams.
We discuss a memorable Macnab attempt, as well as the shooting public's inability to assess their relative skill with a shotgun, and the merits distributing pre-prepared game at the end of a shoot day. We also learn about Dylan's varied career in shooting, including the setting up of Royal Berkshire Shooting School, his role as a fundraiser and his work with British Game Assurance. In a new feature we're joined by Dan Cooper, Head Grillmaster...2022-07-251h 20
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Season 5 and Game Fair Update EpisodeWe apologise for the short break in transmission. Chris and George hop on the mic to share a quick update on plans for the Game Fair, including a return for The GunsOnPegs Podcast Party and news of a Live Episode Recording. Season 5 is imminent. Send your submissions for Whose Bird Is It Anyway, Unpopular Opinions, Shooting Heroes! Let us know if you're coming to our party or would like to be in the audience for the live show - direct your correspondence to pod@gunsonpegs.com2022-07-0107 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Bird Flu Special EpisodeIn a special episode of the GunsOnPegs podcast George Browne and Digby Taylor at GunsOnPegs speak to George Davis, Chairman of the Game Farmers' Association about the bird flu outbreak this season. What is the current situation, and more importantly, what can shoots be doing with a focus on the future?2022-06-0151 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Total Bollocks Episode - Season 4 Episode 7In this episode of The GunsOnPegs Podcast shoot owner and game farmer Ben Hughes joins Chris and George for a glass of moonshine. As well as the usual shooting chat, including advice for first-time beaters and whether we should (or could) extend the game shooting season, Ben shares the story of how he came to be diagnosed with testicular cancer in his 20s.
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The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe INEOS Grenadier Episode - Season 4 Episode 6After a brief hiatus, the podcast returns with a very special guest. Toby Ecuyer is the designer of the INEOS Grenadier, a new 4x4 designed and built for the outdoor lifestyle. Toby is a keen fly fisherman and game shot, and he shares his love of the countryside with Chris and George, and how this has informed the process of creating the Grenadier. We also discuss shooting heroes, the joys and dangers of sloe gin, and help a listener with a nice-to-have quandry!2022-02-1459 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Farm Shoot Episode - Season 4 Episode 5Hampshire farmer Sam Burge joins the podcast to talk about the joys and challenges of running a farm shoot. Sam runs a hugely diversified farming operation, with a private, family shoot bolted on, and gives a great picture of how the shoot has changed over the years and how to run a great low-key shoot day. PLUS: parents behaving badly, the pitfalls of sharing a peg, and is it time to consign old English shotguns to a noble retirement above the fireplace?2022-01-111h 05
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Grouse Moor Episode - Season 4 Episode 2Mark Cunliffe Lister, 4th Earl of Swinton, grouse moor owner and Chair of the Moorland Association joins the podcast for a chat about his life in shooting. We tackle both high and low birds, hen harrier conservation, heather beetle, and we learn all about the challenges and rewards of owning and managing a huge shooting estate like Swinton Park.2021-11-2956 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe 75 Winners Episode - Season 3 Episode 7Sam Hargreaves, co-founder Tweedl, of the competition company that has taken the shooting world by storm in the last year, joins the podcast. We discuss Sam's shooting roots, and some of the amazing people experiences and prizes he's been giving away to lucky winners. PLUS we announce the details of an exciting new competition that GunsOnPegs and Tweedl have been cooking up.
WIN ONE OF 75 EPIC PRIZES >>> https://bit.ly/gunsonpegsxtweedl2021-08-181h 05
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Deer Stalking Episode - Series 3 Episode 4Mike Robinson - game chef, TV presenter, deer manager, restauranteur - joins Chris and George to chat about all things deer. Mike shares a couple of recipes, George gets hungry, Chris drinks a pink drink. A special guest drops in to give us an exciting update on the Game Fair Party and we resolve a listener's dilemma. PLUS the podcast sponsors a racehorse?2021-06-151h 13
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Extreme Pheasant Episode - Series 3 Episode 3Richard Crofts joins Chris and George for a glass of something special and to talk about his life hosting days at the famous extreme high bird shoot The Brigands. We hear of a listener's dastardly but very clever plan to bring an annoying gun down a peg or two, and there's an update on the GunsOnPegs Podcast Party at the Game Fair.2021-06-011h 03
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Conservation Episode - Series 3 Episode 1We're back with a brand new series and to kick things off we are joined by Andrew Gilruth of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. We talk heather burning, discuss the link between shooting and conservation, the concept of net ecological gain, and ask how best to fund conservation work.
As usual, we talk booze, and help out a listener with a shooting dilemma in Who's Bird is it Anyway. We also reveal some further details of the podcast party that will take place at the Game Fair.2021-05-0457 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Steel Shot Episode: Life after lead - Season 2 Epsiode 10For the final episode in Series 2 Chris and George are joined by Paul James, Managing Director of leading cartridge brand Gamebore, to discuss steel shot and the challenges that face the game shooting world ahead of the proposed phase out of lead shot and plastic wads. We've also got a further update on The GunsOnPegs Podcast party, and more listener correspondence!2021-03-2953 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Gundog Episode - Season 2 Episode 7Champion gundog trainer Ben Randall joins the podcast to share his wisdom on training your gundog, whether they work four days a season or forty. We tackle the thorny topic of the etiquette of picking up on a shoot day, from the perspective of guns and pickers up, and George gets a ticking off from Ben!2021-02-1753 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe Grouse Shot Episode - Season 2 Episode 1The Podcast returns with a new season, with new segments, new guests and an actual plan! Our guest this time is legendary grouse shot Phil Burtt, and we pick his brains on all things grouse shooting. We also answer a listener's dilemma, and tell you how you can get your grubby mitts on a pair of *exclusive* GunsOnPegs Podcast Shooting Sock Garters. And, of course, What's That You're Drinking returns "super strong"!2020-11-2443 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 009 - Why shooting should NOT keep a low profileAfter Episode 7, in which Daily Mail journalist Guy Adams explained why he thinks shooting should shun the limelight, Charlie Jacoby of Fieldsports Channel got in touch to ask if he could present the counter-argument. Naturally, we were delighted to ask him on. There's also an especially explosive edition of What's That You're Drinking? for you to enjoy.2020-08-1751 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 008 - What are your options if your gun won’t take steel shot?Edward King, the UK importer of AYA and Rizzini shotguns, joins Frank, Chris and George to share a drink, the fascinating story of how AYA shotguns came to the UK, and his sage advice for those whose gun won't cope with neither high performance nor standard steel cartridges.2020-08-0544 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 007 - Why shooting should keep a low profileGuy Adams, investigative journalist for the Daily Mail, joins Chris and George to tell us what he's drinking, and how shooting gets its PR game totally wrong.2020-07-2148 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 006 - Rock Pigeons, Frankolin, MuntjacFrank, Chris and George from GunsOnPegs are joined by England and British Lions legend Tom Croft, and his good friend Marcus Janssen, of Schoffel and Le Chameau. There's an exclusive product reveal, plenty of rugby chat, and, of course, What's That You're Drinking?2020-07-0730 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 005 - The trouble with geeseThis episode sees the GunsOnPegs team get together over a variety of drinks to discuss the latest developments in the shooting world, what options might be available to guns left without a shoot to attend this season, and why George is having trouble with geese.2020-06-0336 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 004 - Tim Woodward - One Million MealsIn this episode we're joined by Tim Woodward, CEO of the Country Food Trust on the day that the charity delivered its 1 millionth meal. We get Tim's reaction to this incredible achievement, before finding out what he's drinking to celebrate. From there the conversation roams from Tim's introduction to shooting and his love of beating, to rawkus shooting weekends and the consequent hangovers, and much more.2020-05-1436 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 003 - Patrick Galbraith - What would Jesus do?In this episode Chris and George are joined by Patrick Galbraith, Editor of The Shooting Times and Country magazine and freelance journalist. The discussion ranges from Jesus' preferred fieldsports and the innate spirituality of hunting, to bears, ducks and pigeons, plus there's the favourite feature: What's that you're drinking?2020-04-2434 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 002 - Sheer Desperation, Magic Mushrooms, Wild FoodOur first special guest - wild food chef Tim Maddams - joins us for a chat. He makes a lockdown cocktail at us, teaches us how to make an old-school French apéritif.
Donate to the Country Food Trust Coronavirus Appeal: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?charityCampaignUrl=CFT-Coronavirus2020-04-1541 min
The GunsOnPegs PodcastThe GunsOnPegs Podcast 001 - Homebrewing, Coronavirus, rabbits and poachingJoin George, Chris and Digby from the GunsOnPegs team for the first ever episode of The GunsOnPegs Podcast for a chat about homebrewing, Corona and a few silly stories from the shooting field.2020-03-3129 min