The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won’t have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, expeditions, environmental and wildlife management. This is a podcast for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors in any form. It’s for those who care about safeguarding the planet and wildlife we share this land with.
We dive into the complex world of marine management and conservation, discussing fish stock declines with Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Daniel Skerritt, from the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at …
This week we go trophy hunting with a scientist. Well, not really, but we certainly dig into the complex nature of conservation, and discuss the realities implementing mechanisms for environmental pr…
In an introduction to a new series, taking a behind the scenes look at images, film and writing, with the creatives who made them happen, Byron Pace sits down with Tyler Sharp and Tito West. This hon…
Pulling in interviews with multiple guests, I dig into the great lead debate. Some weeks back the UK shooting organisations announced a planned phase-out of lead ammo for shotguns within the next fiv…
Ross Ewing joins me from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation to discuss the current support available for the shooting industry in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the S…
With Modern Huntsman launching two initiatives to help people during this time of crisis, Editor in Chief, Tyler Sharp, joins me on this week show to talk about establishing the Freelancer Fund, and …
Renowned British explorer, Levison Wood comes back on the show to talk about his new book, The Last Giants, chronicling the evolution and history of elephants, examining the challenges they face toda…
Welcome to ITW shorts, the first in a new series of short shows, diving into the world of wildlife science and conservation. We are escaping today, in our minds at least, to the coast of British Colu…
With heated debate on the deer working group report, and a potential sweeping shift in how we manage the Scottish landscape for deer, I am joined by ecologist Dr Linzi Seivwright, who has worked clos…
I speak with the only full-time gamekeeper in Northern Ireland, Alex Rodgers, about an ambitious project to restore a moorland to its historic, thriving state. Recent winners of the gold Purdey Award…
We deep drive into fluvial systems, naturalisation, integrated catchment management and all things related to the conservation of our waterways. I am joined by Dr Rebecca Wade, senior lecturer in env…
From a snowy Montana, we interview Ben O. Williams, a legend in upland bird hunting, and author of numerous books. From Yellowstone biologist to his long career as a teacher, we hear about his love o…
May Van Rossum, the longest-serving River Keeper in the nation, joins us for a fascinating conversation around environmental protection; from river systems to fracking, and living in a more environme…
The first show of 2020, we have Sam Thompson back on. Deer Stalker, manager, all-round good guy and a listener favourite. We tackle a New Year Q&A before chatting through some of the issues ahead, in…
In a slight departure from our normal format, we are ending 2019 with a podcast recorded in the field with Chris Conroy, Director of the Ness District Salmon Fishery Board. Detailing the River Garry …
From the depths of Montana, we sit down with Nicole Qualtieri at Modern Huntsman HQ. Joined by Tyler Sharp, we talk with Nicole about her role as guest Editor-in-Chief for volume 4, the Women’s Issue…
Corin Smith is back on the show to catch us up on the State of Salmon farming, in Scotland and globally. We look at the role of recreational fishing in conservation, whether current scientific studie…
Valentine Thomas is known as a spearsfisher and proponent of ocean conservation but previously found herself as a certified lawyer and in Canada, before moving to London to work in finance. Searching…
Back on the show again, we sit down with ecologist, storyteller and film-maker, Charles Post. As the ecology editor of Modern Huntsman, he tells us about his contribution to volume four, the Woman’s …
Recorded in Montana at the Modern Huntsman HQ, we sit down with Jess Johnson, guest editor of volume 4 and legislative liaison and advocacy coordinator at the Wyoming & Wildlife Federation. She gives…