The Irish Hunting Podcast

Follow The Irish Hunting Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Hosted by Brendan Maguire & Anthony Grogan The Irish Hunting Podcast is designed to educate/inform people on all things hunting in Ireland. We both participate in various forms of hunting such as Deer, waterfowl, pheasant and fox to name but a few. We're no experts but we love what we do

brendan

Donate to The Irish Hunting Podcast


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Irish Hunting Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Irish Hunting Podcast

    Episode 94 Back on the Pike with Anto and Rob

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:08


    Send us a textThis week we chat about our recent fishing excursions to Cabu in cavan and our lake fishing trip in Roscommon , with some mixed results ! Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 93 Horses and Hunting , Two communities united

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 97:25 Transcription Available


    Send us a textThis week we welcome Chris and Sarah Brady , nationally and internationally renowned horse trainers who are certified Parelli Natural Horsemanship Instructors. Decades of horse and hunt experience between them Chris and Sarah give us an insight into their revolutionary style of training , horse psychology and the crossover between horse and dog training and the intrinsic and historic links between both disciplines .Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    The Gibbon and the Gaels , hunting in Scotland with Peter Gibbon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 72:36


    Send us a textThis week we welcome Peter Gibbon from The outdoor gibbon podcast into the studio. Pete now living in Scotland discusses the issues facing hunters in Scotland and in particular the Highland red deer . He chats through how from an anti hunting household he became an accomplished deer stalker and game hunter. From those first steps crow shooting with an air rifle to one of the most successful hunting podcasts in the UK , we discuss his wonderful journey and his plans for the future . Fantastic guy with a fantastic story. Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    The Hide Side with Rob Treacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 61:03


    Send us a textThis week Anthony and Rob sit down and discuss a day in the hide shooting crows , we chat about legalities around vermin control including updates to derogations . We also chat about big plans for next season and the end of this years deer season . Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 90 Disappearing wings and covey conservation with Lar Bolger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 58:03


    Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by wildlife expert and passionate conservationist Larry Bolger to dive deep into the efforts to protect and restore the Grey Partridge population in Ireland. Once a common sight across the Irish countryside, the Grey Partridge has seen significant declines in recent decades, and Larry has been at the forefront of efforts to reverse this trend.Larry shares his insights into the challenges facing this iconic species, from habitat loss to changes in farming practices, and discusses the innovative conservation strategies being implemented to give the Grey Partridge a fighting chance. We explore how land management, habitat restoration, and collaboration between hunters, farmers, and environmentalists are key to a sustainable future for this beautiful gamebird.Tune in for a compelling conversation on the intersection of hunting, wildlife conservation, and the preservation of Ireland's natural heritage. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a conservation enthusiast, this episode offers valuable lessons in stewardship and the importance of balancing sport with ecology.Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 89 Big Bad game in Alaska with Adam Grenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 52:03


    Send us a textThis week we welcome back Adam Grenda from Stuck N the rut all the way from Alaska . Adam fills us in on his hunting exploits from the Alaskan wilderness, with wolf trapping , moose , Dall sheep and big bear hunting and what it takes to physically and mentally prepare for this extreme type of hunting . Enjoy!!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 88 Deer with Fangs, a chat through the hunt !!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 63:31


    Send us a textThis week I sit down with Rob again while on our last days of our hunting trip to the south of the UK to hunt the elusive Muntjac and Chinese water deer. We discuss our trip , guides , calibres , rifles and some more trips we have coming up. Sit back and enjoy .Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 87 Guiding and Keepering In Norfolk with Tom London

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 42:18


    Send us a textThis week we get a guides perspective when we chat to Tom London , an experienced second generation gamekeeper and professional Hunting guide in Norfolk , Southern England. Tom tells us about his life growing up surrounded by country sports and gives an insight into the type of guided days that can be offered on his wide ranging field sports trips . Hope you enjoy !! Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 86 We're in the Army now with Robert Treacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 99:17


    Send us a textThis week we chat to Defence forces Veteran Robert Treacy , Robert is an expert marksman with numerous tours abroad ,we chat about how we met ,how he taught Anthony about rifles , his experiences as a clay shooter , target shooter , Deer stalker , dog trainer and a few other things including our trips abroad and our tour next week in the UK . Enjoy !!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 85 Pimp my gun with Small arms services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 88:42


    Send us a textThis week we head to Cork to Gun armourer and target shooter Phillip Slattery from Small arms services . We talk gun defects  , gun repairs and the different finishes you can have on your rifle or shotgun with Phillip's state of the art machinery including Laser welder , Cerakote and Duracote applications and much more !!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 84 Where are we off to next ?? #Huntingtrip2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 63:12


    Send us a textOn this weeks episode we Chat about our next IHP hunting trip after 2 new species. We also discuss the IHP 24 hour challenge, and we talk about our respective clubs thus far into the hunting season. Hope you all enjoySupport the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 83 Christmas Bang Bang special with Adam Weis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 78:53


    Send us a textThis weeks Christmas Special is the youtube superstar and all round gun guru Adam Weis joins us from Texas , we talk firearms , ballistics and some Huntin!! Adam is a firearms and ammunition guru and has hunted in some pretty cool places . Deer , turkey and some African big game . We also get his thoughts on the debate over the 6.5cm and its efficacy. Enjoy !!!!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 82 The Long Acre

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 127:48


    Send us a textThis week we chat with Maurice Fitzgibbon from the Long Acre. Maurice, long an advocate for Farming and rural living gives an insight into how he managed to acquire a home and a farm in Ireland and the struggles of farming and rural life while under constant pressure from red tape and rule makers. We chat about the cooperation between hunters and farmers and the benefits of a traditional approach to farming on biodiversity and our countryside. Strap in folks its a good one !Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 81 Hunting the Queen of the Forest , the woodcock with Richie Delaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 65:24


    Send us a textThis week we sit down for a chat with Richie Delaney Research officer For the Nargc to discuss both the native and migratory woodcock , mating , hunting and the extensive research ongoing regarding these majestic and elusive birds . Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 80 Hunting in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 50:31


    Send us a textThis week we chat to Mickey in Wildhunter about Thermals , night-vison and legislation around licensing and ownership . we chat about the different brands such as Pulsar, Pixffra and Hik as well some huge deals for Black Friday !!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 79. Feather or Fur, The great Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 66:31


    Send us a textOn this weeks podcast we discuss hunting preferences, we discuss which we prefer, Deer hunting or Pheasant shooting. We also chat about incoming IHP 24 hr Challenge, and we want you to have your say. And as ever we will bring you up to date with any news or events around the country Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 78. The 1st of November !!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 92:47


    Send us a textOn this weeks episode we chat about the day that was the 1st of November, the first day of the Pheasant season, we discuss how things went with our respective clubs. We also chat about some recent Deer stalking trips, and how an irish Red suddenly became a fallow?   hope you all enjoyUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

    Episode 77. Hungary reds and Irish Sika. Find out how we got on

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 94:58


    Send us a textOn this weeks Episode the lads catch to discuss there Hunts in Ireland and Hungary. Tales of monster Reds, a brush with a jumbo jet and a Dead tree???. Your not goina want to miss this one.Support the show

    Episode 76. From the Hills of Donegal to the Forests of Hungary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 33:06


    Send us a textOn this weeks Episode Anthony gives us the lowdown on his Hunting Trip to Donegal And Talks about his upcoming trip to Labod In Hungary in search of there Infamous Red StagsSupport the show

    Episode 75. Youtube Sensation Bob Owens from Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels talks Retriever training

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 102:55


    Send us a textOn this weeks episode we have none other than Lone duck Outfitters Bob Owen on to give us an insight into his life and operation of Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels. Support the show

    Episode 74. We sit down with Kevin MacGabhann From Galway bay Fishing Charters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 93:41


    Send us a textWe chat with Kevin From Galway bay Fishing Charters and look over his Lifetime of fishing the Wild Atlantic. We also discuss Some upcoming plans and some big names that will be coming on the podcast in the coming weeks

    Episode 73 All the way from Utah in the USA is Kilkenny Man Paddy OBrien talking through Hunting Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 76:23


    Send us a Text Message.On this weeks Episode Paddy Obrien is on to talk about his hunting life over in Utah, Everything from Bull elk, Pronghorn antelope, Ice fishing, Coyote trapping and much much more !!!

    Episode 72. The Hungarian Hunting Machine Janos Nemeth joins us to Talk all Things Hunting Hungary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 87:03


    Send us a Text Message.On this weeks episode we have Janos in studio to tell us about all things Hunting, He gives us the low down on what it was like growing up in Hunting obsessed Hungary, he also talks about some of his hunting Experience in Africa 

    Episode 71. Hunting Alaska. The Man, The Machine, Adam Grenda says it exactly how it is !!!!!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 83:07


    Send us a Text Message.Alaskan Hunting Machine Adam Grenda gives us an insight in to what its like hunting BIG game out in the Alaskan wilderness, your not goanna want to miss this one   

    Episode 70 Hunting with Labs with Dave Bavero from " The Global Retrievers Podcast"

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 120:18


    Send us a Text Message.On this weeks episode we Have The Labrador Guru Dave Bavero on to tell us all about his work with Labrador training & why Labs make great Gun Dogs. We also have some big news From Brennys Newly formed Game club. and Anthony has some strange ideas for some new merch??? Hope you all enjoy

    Episode 69. Fieldsports Hour, Hunting season Prep begins

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 78:44


    Send us a Text Message.On this weeks podcast, we discuss Anthonys recent clay pigeon Charity shoot, we also get stuck into some season 24 prep and we also get political???. Hope you all enjoy

    Episode 68. Anthonys in the Hot seat discussing His recent Fishing/ Hunting excursions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 86:45


    On this weeks Episode Anthony discusses there recent fishing excursion to Galway & Roscommon chasing Pollock, Pike Perch etc. We also talk about some exciting news about some upcoming gear we will be testing. Hope you all enjoy 

    Episode 67 UK Hunting Sensation, Sarah Miles Joins us for a chat.

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 119:13


    On this weeks Episode we chat With Sarah Miles about all things Hunting, We talk Guns, Deer, Foxes & some rather weird Food combinations. The lads discuss there recent Sika Hunting trip & Failure to land Anthonys illusive Pike. We also give a list of whats Going on Hunting/Shooting/Fishing related around the country. Hope you all you enjoy 

    Episode 66 The Fieldsports Hour, Deer season continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 104:31


    On this weeks episode were back doing what we love, Deer hunting. Find out how we got on on our recent Fallow Hunt in co. Leitrim.  Anthony gets to grips with some Mohill Mega Pike and Brendan wonders where all the .308's are gone.Hope you all enjoy 

    Episode 65, "Lets Talk Targets" We Talk PRS Shooting with Dean Farrell & Shane Conlon

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 101:59


    On this weeks episode we Talk to Dean Farrell & Shane Conlon about The new upcoming Rimfire PRS League. We talk all things PRS Shooting, Target shooting and the Lads discuss their future competition plans. We as ever bring you a round up of news and events from around the country.  

    Episode 64, " They think its all over, it ain't Now"

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 99:44


    On this weeks episode we discuss the extension to the existing Deer hunting season, Are you for or against?  We also reflect on the our amazing weekender with the guys in Smoke n Soul and as ever we bring you a round-up of news and events from around the country 

    Episode 63. An Hour with Gun Dog Guru Pat Brennan !!!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 127:16


    On this Episode we have Pat Brennan back on from North Tipperary Working Dog club to give us some more pointers on Gun dog Training. He tells us about some exciting upcoming events, and plans for the year ahead

    Episode 62 #fieldsportshour We discuss our Recent Hunting ventures the "Hungary Crew"

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 94:05


    On this weeks Episode we discuss our recent Hunting trip With the Hungary crew as we try to keep control on the vermin numbers in our respective Club grounds. We also bring you Our review of the Liemke Keiler-1 Hand held Thermal from Lakeland Shooting Center. We will as ever bring you a round-up of news and events from around the Country. Hope you all enjoy 

    Episode 61 #fieldsportshour, We discuss our latest Fox/Deer Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 88:23


    Back to basics this week. We chat about our recent successful Red Deer hunt, and also a  nights Foxing, Everything from the terrain we encountered to the Gear we used. Hope you all enjoy

    Episode 60 #fieldsportshour no.2 shotguns , calibers , deers and dogs

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 105:23


    On this weeks Episode we Look back on the shooting season to date as well as look forward to the year ahead, We are chatting bout everything from calibers, shotguns, Deers & Dogs. We also bring you  up to date on news and events from around the country and this weeks Lets Talk Gear we introduce the Liemke Keiler-1. Hope you all enjoy 

    Episode 59 Dawn till Dusk, 24 Hours In The Wild!!!!!

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 106:25


    On this weeks Episode we Discuss The IHP 24 hour Challenge. The results are in and and we Discuss how our Hunts went. We also bring you the winners of the amazing prizes kindly donated. We will as ever have a roundup of news and events from around the Country. Hope you all enjoy!!!

    Episode 58 Snouts & Shenanigans Part 2

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 110:16


    On this weeks episode we bring you part 2 of our trip to Hungary, find out how Brendan & Anthony got on. We also bring you a round up of news and events from around the country. On this weeks lets talk gear its the turn of Sniper hog Head torch, and on our hunters table We have a lovely Pheasant dish from Celebrity Chef Jack o'Keefe

    Episode 58 Snouts & Shenanigans: Irish Hunting Adventures in the Hungarian wilderness Part 1

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 141:06


    On this weeks Episode, we are back!!! We bring you up to date on how the first part of our Hunting Trip to Hungary went. We also bring you a roundup of news & events from around the country, on this weeks " Lets Talk Gear" it the turn of the Infiray E 35 Hand held Thermal. And in the Hunters table we have a lovely dish from the guys over at Smokin-soul. Hope you all enjoy. 

    Episode 57; #fieldsportshour Deer, Fox, Pheasant, Its all go this week!!!!!

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 137:33


    On this weeks Episode we are back to basics, talking all things Pheasant, Deer and Fox hunting as we look back on the weeks  hunting activities. On this weeks "lets Talk Gear" We have The Work Sharp Pro Knife sharpener, On the Hunters Table its the turn of Anthonys Now Famous Pheasant & Partridge Goujons, and as ever we bring you a Round up of news and events from around the Country 

    Episode 56. Wander, Hunt ,Heal... Ben Blackford's amazing journey from Tragedy to Serenity

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 161:18


    On this weeks episode we have Ben Blackford on from @countrysidecouple talking about his struggles with mental health and how Country sports took him out of a dark place. On this weeks Lets talk Gear segment its the turn of ATN optics 4k 5x20 Night vision scope. On our Hunters Table segment we bring you BBQ venison Stake with a Mint Board dressing from our friends over at @smokin_soul. And as always we bring you a round-up of news and events from around the country 

    Episode 55 Roosters & Retrievers, A Pheasant Hunters Diary

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 134:09


    On this weeks Episode we are talking all things Pheasant shooting, How we got on on the opening day of the season. Was it a bang or a bust? We also bring you a round up of news and events from around the country. This weeks lets talk gear segment its the turn of Zamberlan boots. And on our Hunters Kitchen this week we have a delicious Duck Recipe From the Crew at Smokin Soul. Hope you all enjoy!!!!!

    Episode 54, Habitat To Hunt, All you need to Know about setting up your own Gun Club with NARGC Chairman John Butler

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 134:05


    On this weeks Episode we chat to John Butler, Chairman of the NARGC about what's involved in setting up a new Gun Club. The in and outs and what you need to Know. We also bring you a round up of news and events from around the country. This weeks Lets Talk Gear segment is the turn of the Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt bipod, and we bring you our brand new food Segment " The Hunter's Kitchen" Hope you all enjoy !!!

    Episode 53, The Pest Busters, We chat and laugh our way through vermin control

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 109:46


    On this weeks episode we talk all things Vermin control, from Lamping foxes to trapping mink and all in between. We will as always bring you up to date with news and events from around country, and  on this weeks lets talk Gear we bring you the Howa 1500 superlite, Hope you all enjoy!!!!

    Episode 52, Live & Loaded!!!! Celebrating one year of Hunting Talk

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 70:58


    On this weeks Episode we are coming Live from Roaches pub in Donadea co. Kildare as we celebrate 1 year of the Irish Hunting Podcast. We are joined with Family and friends as we talk all things hunting and look back on the last 51 Episodes. Hope you all enjoy!!!! 

    Episode 51. Hunters & Gatherers.. The Battle for Bambi's Bucks

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 95:50


    On this weeks episode we discuss "Talks on the commercialization of Deer Hunting" We talk about our views on this as well as possible ways in which the hunting community could work together to ensure a brighter future for upcoming hunters. We will as ever bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country , and on this weeks "lets Talk Gear" we are reviewing The Primos Tripod. Hope you all enjoy!!!

    Episode 50, Bullets & Belly laughs!!! A look back on our first 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 128:15


    On this weeks Episode, we are looking back on our 50 episode, the highs the lows and the characters we've met along the way. We also bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country, and on this weeks Lets talk Gear section its the turn of Tier One Bipods 

    Episode 49. Chasing The Roar!!! Hunting Irish Stags in the Rut

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 71:13


    On this weeks Episode the Rut is On!!!! were talking Hunting Stags During The Rut. Anthony is off the mark and brings us the story behind his first stag of the season. We will as ever bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country and on this weeks Lets Talk Gear were talking about the Ridgeline 35l Back pack. 

    Episode 48. Howling Hooves, Tales from the Emerald hunt - Week one in the 4 Corners of Ireland

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 85:42


    We're two weeks in!!! On this weeks Episode we discuss our recent hunting trips, with warm weather issues, Hinds galore and killer midgets its been a rollercoaster. We have hunted north to south and with little success we discuss why. We also bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country. And this weeks Lets Talk Gear its the turn of Bergara Rifles B14 wilderness 

    Episode 47. Stalking The Emerald Stag, Pre Deer Hunting Season Special

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 110:56


    On this weeks episode we are on the countdown to the open day of Deer/Duck season. We chatting all things Opening Day, our plans, gear and memories of hunts passed. We will bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country, and this weeks "Lets Talk Gear" its the turn of GPO optics.

    Episode 46 . Lets Talk Waterfowl. Only 8 Days To Go!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 99:32


    On this weeks episode we talk all things duck hunting. We discuss tactics, gear, locations and we relive some precious memories. We also bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country, and this weeks " Lets Talk Gear" item is the world renowned Dog Down Custom Callers. Hope you all enjoy !!!!

    Episode 45. Gun dogs with Pat Brennan

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 113:47


    On this weeks episode we chat to Gun dog Guru Pat Brennan about all things gun dogs. We discuss everything from breeding, Training, Feeding, Retrieving etc. We also bring you a roundup of news and events from around the country. And we introduce the newest member of the Team. The @Howa_usa 1500 superlite. Hope you all Enjoy!!!!

    Claim The Irish Hunting Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel