The Country Gent Podcast

In part 2 of episode 71, Rob talks about his latest purchase and how it's highly to make him the epitome of cool, Nick shares some of his favourite game cookery books, and we try a nice but very expensive Scotch whisky (more info about that here at Whisky Online). The post Cars, Game Cooking & Expensive Whisky – Ep71 Part 2 appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 71 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Sam Thompson, a head keeper on a Scottish Highland sporting estate. We discuss how an estate like he works on operates, red deer as a species, and his views on rewilding. The post Red Deer and the Highland Sporting Estate with Sam Thompson appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Please spare 2 minutes to fill out our listener survey to give us some feedback! You can do that here. In part 2 of episode 70, we taste this: https://www.arranwhisky.com/shop-whiskies/single-malts/8-arran-sauternes-cask-finish Talk about this book and this book. We also cover the latest news in fieldsports. The post Whisky, Wood & Books – Ep70 Part 2 appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 70 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is professional dog trainer and gundog enthusiast Georgia Selby. Georgia shares some great information about training dogs and shares some great tales from her days in the field when out beating. You can learn more about Georgia's training methods and services at the following places: https://trailsfortailsdogtraining.com/ https://northandsouthgundogs.newzenler.com/ The post Gundog Training and Working in the Beating Line with Georgia Selby appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 69 of The Country Gent Podcast, Rob aims to put right the blank he suffered on the river three years ago when recording an ‘on the bank' feature for the podcast. Does he succeed? Listen now to find out. The post Rob vs Trout – Round Two! appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 68 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Dr Robert Thomas, a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University whose work centres around conservation and land use. It's safe to say that Rob is not pro-shooting but is keen to ensure that the issue of raptor persecution is solved and puts forward some ideas of how that can be achieved. The whisk(e)y we tasted can be found here. The post Practical Measures to Raptor Persecution with Rob Thomas appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 57 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Steve Caple who tells us all about his life as a rural pest controller and gives us some insight into the methods used by the poachers of yesteryear. You can get Steve's book here. You can get a bottle (or sample) of the whisky we tried here. The post The Traditional Poacher's Methods with Steve Caple appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 66 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Simon Grace who tells us all about what he's doing to defend fieldsports to ensure that it has a future. You can find the whisky we tasted here. The post Defending Fieldsports with Simon Grace appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 65 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Jeff Spitler, the first American guest we've had on the show who educates us on all things hunting in the US. The post American vs British Hunting with Jeff Spitler appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 64 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is the one and only Tim Maddams. Links: Tim's fieldsports website. Filey Bay STR Finish. Whisky Gift Ideas. The post Tim Maddams on Cooking Game and Fieldsports appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 63 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest Shaun Porter talks us through his thought process behind his choice of gear and shares some of his favourite brands and products. He also shares some ideas about Christmas gifts and things to look out for in the 2020 Black Friday sales. Here are some of the brands/products mentioned in the episode: Vorn hunting backpacks Kuiu clothing Dedito boots Spartan bipods Safari leather Clare Haggas accessories The post Hunting Gear and Gift Guide with Shaun Porter appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 62 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is gun fit and grouse shooting expert Adam Calvert. We discuss Adam's background in shooting and how he became known for being an expert in gun fit. With him also spending a huge amount of time on different grouse moors, he gives us some insight into how this season has gone and he shares his thoughts on what the future holds for game shooting. Also on the show, we try another great dram from Glenfarclas. Links mentioned in the show: Calvert Sporting Website Calvert Sporting Instagram Adam's Personal Instagram Glenfarclas […] The post Gun Fit and Observations from the Grouse Moors with Adam Calvert appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 61 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is salmon angler Lucinda Ewin. Also on the show, we hear about Nick's recent trip stalking stags in Scotland and we try an 11 year old single malt whisky. Lucinda's Instagram Infrequent Flyers Craigellachie 11 Year Old The post Salmon Fishing with Lucinda Ewin appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Worry not, the full episode will be out in the next few days! The post We Failed! appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 60 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Nigel ‘Fennel' Hudson. We discuss his background in angling, his deep passion for the countryside and how the Wild Carp Trust came to exist. Angling for wild strains of carp that are much closer genetically to the old strains that existed centuries ago is probably an arm of the sport that many carp anglers aren't aware of. All is revealed though in this hugely insightful episode. Also on the show, we taste the Glenfarcas 105 Cask Strength and we discuss the latest news in fieldsports. Links mentioned in the […] The post Traditional Angling and the Carp that Time Forgot with Nigel ‘Fennel' Hudson appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 59 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Alan Johnson of Danum Blades. Links you need: Infrequent Flyers Macduff 11 Year Old Danum Blades' website The post Knife Making with Danum Blades appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 58 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Garry Doolan of BASC. Also on the show, we try a sherried 15 year old Speyside whisky and get a bit of help doing so. Oh and potatoes? All will be revealed… Links mentioned in the show: C4PMC news story Glenfarclas 15 Year Old The post The Glorious 12th, Garry Doolan of BASC and Potatoes appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 57 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Liam Stokes, Chief Exec of the British Game Alliance. Liam tells us all about the reasons why he took on the role, what his plans are for it and also gives us some insight into his time at DEFRA. Also on the show, we cover the latest news in fieldsports and try a 20 year old single malt from an undisclosed Orkney distillery. Links: Infrequent Flyers release number 12 Trophy hunting blog post The post Liam Stokes of the BGA – Steel Shot, DEFRA and the COVID Impact on Shoots appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 56 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guests are Robbie Kröger of Blood Origins and Shaun Porter of Global Outdoors. Robbie and Shaun recently collaborated on a project so we learn all about that plus we find out more about the background of Blood Origins and how Robbie is trying to help the hunting community with its messaging. Also on the show, we cover the latest news in fieldsports including what looks to be the end of wildfowling on the Humber and we try a Gordon & MacPhail bottling of a 2005 sherry cask finish Macallan. Links mentioned […] The post Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins & Shaun Porter appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 55 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is former multiple British & European Smallbore side by side champion and Head of Operations at Holts Auctioneers, Simon Reinhold. We discuss steel shot, old English side by sides and modern game shooting. Also on the show, we welcome back Tim Roberts of Whisky Online to taste with us another fantastic whisky from Alistair Walkers Infrequent Flyers range. Links mentioned in the show: Simon's website BASC's response Infrequent Flyers – Islay, release number 7 The post Simon Reinhold – Old English Side by Sides and Steel Shot appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode, our guest is fly tyer and Semperfli pro team member Phillipa Hake. With some lockdown easing on the horizon, we discuss our plans for the coming week and we also taste the Benromach 15. Links: Phillipa's website Phillipa's Facebook Benromach 15 The post Phillipa Hake, Benromach 15 and Potential Lockdown Easing? appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, we speak with the British Game Alliance and a Yorkshire based gamekeeper to find out about the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020/21 game shooting season. Also on the show, we try another fantastic whisky from the Infrequent Flyers range. Find out more about the range here at Whisky Online (who are still shipping out orders). The post Will There Be A Game Shooting Season? We Find Out appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 52 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Pete Tyjas of the brilliant Fly Culture Magazine. Pete tells us about his life in fly fishing, the background to starting the magazine and what it takes to put such a high quality publication together. Also on the show, Rob and Nick share their top lockdown tips, we do our first remote whisky tasting and we cover the latest news in fieldsports. Links mentioned in the episode: Fly Culture Magazine website (you can also buy it here) Fly Culture Instagram Fly Culture Facebook Benromach 10 year old ‘Pay what […] The post Pete Tyjas of Fly Culture Magazine appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 51 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is David Thompson of Driven Sporting who tells us all about life in the gun trade. Also on the show we taste an amazing whisky from an undisclosed distillery in Speyside and we give our views on the recently announced lead ban for game shooting. Links: Driven Sporting Alistair Walker Infrequent Flyers – 27 Year Old Speyside We said that we'd post a picture of the terrible mugs that we use to taste such fine whisky at the office, here they are! We do reveal our plans for how we're […] The post Lead Shot Ban & David Thompson of Driven Sporting appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

For the 50th episode of the podcast we bring you a bumper edition with two guests. The first is Joe Clark, Whisky Director of Spirit of Yorkshire distillery who tells us all about the first single malt whisky to be produced on Yorkshire soil (of course, we get to taste it!) The second is the guest who kicked the podcast off in 2017, Gareth Dockerty from BASC. It was very fitting to have Gareth back for the 50th episode and to try Yorkshire's first whisky. Also on the show, Rob and Nick announce something big… Links mentioned in the episode: […] The post 50th Episode Special – Joe Clark & Gareth Dockerty appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 49 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Jason Doyle, the face of YouTube programme Fieldsports Ireland. We discuss his background and how he got into fieldsports, what the scene looks like in Ireland, his move to Yorkshire and how the planning and filming process works for the channel. Also on the show, we try our first Irish whisky, the Connemara Peated Single Malt. The post Jason Doyle of Fieldsports Channel's Fieldsports Ireland appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Justin Nicholson. Born in the UK, Justin now lives in Denmark and is the France country manager for Deerhunter. We chat about his hunting in both Denmark and France and the merits of a European style hunting license. Also on the show, we taste the fantastic Peat's Beast Single Cask and Rob gives a much anticipated diet update! The post Justin Nicholson – Hunting in Denmark and France, Hunting Licenses, Deerhunter Clothing appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 47 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is carp fishing legend Julian Cundiff. Jules tells us all about the early days of his carp fishing career, the story of his monster PB and what his fishing looks like now that he's retired. You can follow Jules on social media using the links below: Facebook Instagram Twitter The post Julian Cundiff – Specimen Carp Fishing appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 46 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guests are The Somerset Hunters. We discuss their life in fieldsports, how they got into it and what it looks like now, their Instagram account and the thought process behind it plus some of the challenges facing the shooting community.   Also on the show, we cover some of the latest news and try the Laphroaig Four Oak. The post The Somerset Hunters – Pigeons, Deer, Foxes, and Cider! appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 45 of The Country Gent Podcast, we welcome back the brilliant Shaun Porter. In a very different interview to part 1, we discuss gear, rifle calibres, preparing for an overseas hunting trip and also hunting ethics. Also on the show, we try the 12 year old Royal Lochnagar which brings back some (mixed) memories for Nick… The post Shaun Porter Part 2 – Gear, Rifle Calibres and Hunting Ethics appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Shaun Porter of Global Outdoors. Shaun tells us all about his adventures in Africa, Australia, Alaska and his epic trip to the American deep south. Also on the show, we try the Balvenie 14 Year Old Carribbean Cask and Rob's muntjac stalk has finally happened – was he successful? The post Shaun Porter of Global Outdoors – Hunting in Africa, Australia and Alaska appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Links you need: The whisky we tasted (and loved!) Carlos' Instagram feed   The post Carlos of Jackal's Old Country Blood – Working Dogs, Terriers & Bull Breeds appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 42 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Yorkshire based shoot owner and wildfowler Richard Bays. Also on the show, we taste an English whisky and bring you more British history with Alan. Links you need: BASC's wildfowling section ‘The English – Smokey' whisky The post Richard Bays – Wildfowling, Gamekeeping & Minkhounds appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Peter Arfield of Bakewell Fly Fishing. Also on the show, we taste a Welsh single malt and bring you the next part of the latest history feature with Alan. Links you need: Bakewell Fly Fishing website Peter's Twitter account Penderyn Peated The post Peter Arfield of Bakewell Fly Fishing – Wild Rainbow Trout, The Derbyshire Wye and The Peacock Fly Fishing Club appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 40 of The Country Gent Podcast, we bring you a game shooting special with the legend that is Dave Carrie. We also taste a game bird themed whisky and have a great prize courtesy of the Shooting Times. The post Dave Carrie – Game Shooting Special appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is the fascinating James McKay. James is a zoologist, an author, a ferreter, falconer, animal nut and out and out countryman. Also on the show, we bring you another two whisky tastings and the next part of the latest history feature. Links: Whisky 1 Whisky 2 James' website   The post James McKay – Zoologist, Author, Falconer, Ferreter & Countryman appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Full show notes coming soon! Links you need: Longthorne Gunmakers Whisky 1 Whisky 2     The post Jim Stewart of Longthorne Gunmakers – English Made Guns, Modern Engineering & Sourcing Talent appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode (recorded at The Northern Shooting Show), our guest is Duncan Thomas of BASC – the British Association for Shooting and Conservation. Duncan gives us an update on the general license situation plus we hear all about his background and how he ended up in his role at BASC. We also bring you the regular whisky and history features. Whisky links: Ledaig 12 Year Old – Discovery Range Bowmore 1989 Secret Stills 17 Year Old (sample sized bottle) The post Duncan Thomas of BASC – General License Update, his Background and Role plus Wirehaired Vizslas appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

*** FULL SHOW NOTES COMING SOON *** Links mentioned in the episode: Matt's website Buy the book here Whisky 1 Whisky 2 The post Matt Limb OBE – Fieldsports Photography, Highland Ponies & Sheep Farming appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In episode 35 of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Yorkshire based fly fishing guide and Hardy ProTeam member Stuart Minnikin. We discuss how Stuart was introduced to fishing as a child, his journey through fly fishing which included being selected for the England rivers team, his guiding work, the places he's fished and Stuart also shares some brilliant tips on how to get the best out of your days on the river in the early season. Links mentioned in the interview: Stuart's website including Yorkshire river info, guiding info and fly shop You can also follow Stuart on […] The post Stuart Minnikin – Fly Fishing Guide: Early Season Trout, Trends in River Fishing and Fishing Abroad appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, we welcome back Robert Everitt of Hull Cartridge for a Q&A session. We also taste the Lagavulin 16 Scotch whisky and learn about Simon de Montford in the history feature. The post Robert Everitt – Shotgun Cartridge Q&A appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Matt Cross – freelance fieldsports journalist and Shooting Times contributor. We discuss some of the stories he's worked on, raptor persecution, Scottish land ownership and social media. Also in the show, we taste not one but two whiskies – one from Sweden and one from Japan and we also have the first part in our new history feature Claimants and Usurpers of the British Throne. Enjoy the show. The post Matt Cross – Fieldsports Journalist appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Steven McGonigal – professional rabbit catcher and longnetter in Ireland. Steven tells us about his professional life in rabbit control and also his personal interests in wider fieldsports and working his dogs. Find out more about Steven via his website and if you're interesting in reading his book, it can be found on Amazon.   The post Steven McGonigal – Hunting in Ireland, Lurchers, Teckels & Longnets appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, we welcome back the legend that is Simon Whitehead. Simon tells us about the challenges he faces as somebody who makes a living from controlling rabbits and why he's having to diversify to survive. We also talk about his DNA Film Festival win last year and his plans for this year plus we discuss the issues currently affecting hares in the UK. If you listened to the show and are here looking to find the link to the whisky we tasted, here it is. For the 3cl sample bottle, navigate to the […] The post Simon Whitehead – Filmmaking, Diversification, Rabbits & Hares appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Robert Everitt of Hull Cartridge. We also bring you two whisky tastings and a history feature. The post Robert Everitt of Hull Cartridge – British Game Shooting, Shotgun Cartridge Manufacturing & Plastic vs Fibre Wads appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Tom Adams, Managing Director of the British Game Alliance. We also taste an award winning yet budget whisky and Alan tells us more about the Vikings. The post Tom Adams of the British Game Alliance, an Award Winning Whisky Tasting and More About the Vikings! appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is animal welfare consultant Jim Barrington. You can read Jim's writing on his blog or find out more about the Countryside Alliance at their website. The post Jim Barrington – Fox Hunting, Animal Welfare, The Hunting Act, LACS & Rewilding appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast, our guest is Liam Stokes – Head of Campaigns at The Countryside Alliance. As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to the sign the letter to Natural Resources Wales calling on the board to reverse the decisions taken on the 20th September 2018, which included the end of pheasant shooting leases on public land. The post Liam Stokes of the Countryside Alliance – Natural Resources Wales, Ilkley Moor, Social Media & The Future of Shooting appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Links mentioned in this episode: GWCT website GWCT blog Buy The Knowledge book The post Andrew Gilruth of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – Lowland Management, Predator Control, Scientific Conservation appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Links/resources mentioned in the episode One of Diggory's appearances on Good Morning Britain: The IUCN report which was mentioned. Dallas Safari Club. Safari Club International. Diggory's company Vintage Guns. The post Diggory Hadoke – Big Game Hunting in Africa, Trophy Hunting, Poaching, Conservation, Piers Morgan & Vintage Guns appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.

Links you need: SG Shooting on Facebook & shooting_sam on Instagram.   The post Sam Griffin – Pigeon Shooting, Decoying, Woodpigeon Behaviour & Sports Coaching appeared first on The Yorkshire Gent.