Blood, Sweat & Deers with Cervus-UK

We sit down with Dr Al Gabriel, a man of many talents. A molecular biologist with a background in ecology and genetics, a BASC Council member (Northumberland), a keen Roe stalker and a freelance writer for shooting magazines, whilst also on a mission to promote diversity in shooting and public understanding of country sports. We discuss a whole range of topics from: - Stalking Roe deer in Northumberland and it's challenges - How Al got into deer stalking - Deer Tick Awareness: The truths vs myths, how best to avoid Lyme's Disease, the secrets of tick deterrents - Ladies in deer stalking, a need for greater diversity and better education of deer management/fieldsports to the wider public - Where does the data of a population of 2M deer (approx.) in the UK come from and is it misinformation? This was probably one of our most interesting conversations we’ve had in a long time. We hope you enjoy it!

We sit down with David Freer, the mastermind of 'The Stalking Show' to take a deep dive in what it takes to run a truly niche shooting show. You can expect to hear everything from what's new for this year's show, to how the idea was first created, stalking stories and much more! The Stalking Show is a show or exhibition 'dedicated to the shooting and countryside community' held at the the Staffordshire County Showground. The show for 2024 is on across the weekend of the 13-14 April. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

With the rise in popularity of deer stalkers having their own tracking dogs, do you know how to effectively track & recover a deer when perhaps you've made a bad shot? Tony Lowry, Chairman of UKDTR shares all the professional advice you need...

This week we sit down with our good friend and lifelong passionate Chef & Hunter, Pascal Proyart. We take a deep dive into how Chef Pascal started out cooking, his love for hunting, shooting and the outdoors, as well as covering topics such as shooting safety, travelling with firearms post-brexit, woodcock hunting and so much more! Yet another light-hearted, but packed episode to keep you hearty countryfolk entertained. If you enjoy our podcast, it would help us out greatly if you would kindly leave a rating and review, as well as sharing on with others - Thanks!

This week is our post Roebuck rut podcast, when we put down our calls, and get to chat to traditional gunsmith & rifle maker Rupert Blackwall about running his business through the pandemic. We also deep dive into how he got into shooting, a game fair review, his love of wild boar, caliber talk, non-toxic ammo selection and the challenges of having Jeremy Clarkson as his neighbour!! Yet another ripping episode to keep you hearty countryfolk entertained. Enjoy!

After a bit of time away, we're back with another Cervus-UK podcast! This week we get to chat to Marc Zabroski, who shares all about how a hobby in his shed turned him into a professional artisan knifemaker, along with other chat about his passion for deer stalking and how that helps Marc continue to craft and develop purpose-built tools for the field. If you enjoy our podcast, it would help us out greatly if you would kindly share, leave a rating and a review! Thanks! Available to listen now on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lu2w0X Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3r3dMmb Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/dj32h6s Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/5837m25z

Welcome to another Cervus-UK podcast, this week I get to chat to professional deerstalker Sam Thompson, about his work in the Highlands of Scotland. Sam tells me about the changes to Scottish deerstalking and how things have evolved through history. Originating from Cumbria but spending most of his working life managing Scottish deer, he reflects and gives opinion on BASC’s suggestion to let amateur stalkers manage deer over public land in Scotland to save cull costs, plus a whole lot more chatter on garrons, stag costs and of course lead free ammo!

On this week's Easter podcast, we catch up with our old friend Richard Howard across in the USA. Lockdown, time difference and poor Wi-fi signal did not put us off as we find out about Spring Turkey Hunting stateside. Richard had been hunting for over 30 years and loves calling in an ol’ wily gobbler at this time of the year. He explains the how’s, why’s and wherefore’s of this incredible bird & its pursuit. If you enjoy our podcast, it would help us out greatly if you would kindly share, leave a rating and a review! Thanks!

For episode #003 ​ of the 'BSD' show we sit down with Hannah Gibson, one of the UK’s most impressive female clay shooters, and talk everything from her love for competitive clays, high pheasants, deer stalking, gamekeeper lovers, Bavarian Mountain Hounds & everything Spartan Precision Equipment! With an unexpected guest mid podcast, it’s definitely worth a listen! If you enjoy our podcast, it would help us out greatly if you would kindly share, leave a rating and a review! Thanks!

For episode #002 of the 'BSD' show we sit down with Dom Holtam, formally 'Head of Sales & Content' at Archant Magazines (Rifle Shooter/Sporting Shooter) and now Managing Director of Fieldsports Press, for a chat that covers everything from Archant launching their new YouTube channel, 'Shooting & Country TV', to the demise of Sporting Rifle magazine, hunting fitness to the influx of technology on modern hunting practices, the future of game fairs/trade shows, Fender guitars and honky tonk jazz piano! If you enjoyed our podcast, it would help us out greatly if you would kindly share and leave a review! Thanks!

For the first episode of the 'BSD' show we sit down with Andrew Venables of WMS Firearms Training for a friendly chat about his rifle training (at all practicable ranges) facilities in Mid Wales, the impact of COVID-19 on our businesses, the debate on lead free ammunition, lockdown guilty pleasures, e-bikes, cured meats, silverbacks, Craig Boddington, Vegans, training to shoot better and last but not least (well perhaps) game dealers!