In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Tina of NYMMO – the North York Moors Moorland Organisation who’s aim is to promote the positive aspects of shooting estates and moorland management. We discuss why and how the organisation was started, what’s involved in the running of it and some of the initiatives that are currently ongoing. Tina also tells us about some of the conservation benefits that come with moorland management and proud the gamekeepers are of the red listed species that are doing well on the moors because of the predator control and habitat management work […]

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Chris and Abbie, the founders of Cooper King Distillery. Their story is really inspiring. Both had good, professional jobs but quickly realised that the daily grind wasn't for them so they booked one way tickets to Australia. Whilst travelling, they spent some time in Tazmania where there are a number of small distilleries. They visited them all and by doing this, realised that whisky could be produced on a small scale and the idea of building their own craft distillery back home was born. Before returning to the UK, […]

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In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Chris and Abbie, the founders of Cooper King Distillery. Their story is really inspiring. Both had good, professional jobs but quickly realised that the daily grind wasn’t for them so they booked one way tickets to Australia. Whilst travelling, they spent some time in Tazmania where there are a number of small distilleries. They visited them all and by doing this, realised that whisky could be produced on a small scale and the idea of building their own craft distillery back home was born. Before returning to the UK, […]

In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Sarah Read of the National Gamekeepers Organisation. We find out about some of the responsibilities of a gamekeeper and what the future holds for the industry. We also discuss: Sarah's background and how she ended up working with the NGO The background to the organisation, how/when it was formed, what is stands for and how it represents it's members The differences between lowland and upland keepers The benefits of gamekeeping and game shooting to the rural economy How managing the land for game shooting is having a massively positive impact […]

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In this episode of The Country Gent Podcast we interview Sarah Read of the National Gamekeepers Organisation. We find out about some of the responsibilities of a gamekeeper and what the future holds for the industry. We also discuss: Sarah’s background and how she ended up working with the NGO The background to the organisation, how/when it was formed, what is stands for and how it represents it’s members The differences between lowland and upland keepers The benefits of gamekeeping and game shooting to the rural economy How managing the land for game shooting is having a massively positive impact […]

In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to the hugely talented sporting artist Coral Rose. Growing up in Doncaster, Coral knew nothing about the countryside or fieldsports until she met her fiancé 8 years ago. Since then she's immersed herself in it and is now a professional sporting artist. We talk to Coral about some of her work, what life is like as a professional artist and what makes the countryside and fieldsports such interesting subjects. We also chat about her first impressions of game shooting and her own shooting. For those who aren't familiar with […]

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In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to the hugely talented sporting artist Coral Rose. Growing up in Doncaster, Coral knew nothing about the countryside or fieldsports until she met her fiancé 8 years ago. Since then she’s immersed herself in it and is now a professional sporting artist. We talk to Coral about some of her work, what life is like as a professional artist and what makes the countryside and fieldsports such interesting subjects. We also chat about her first impressions of game shooting and her own shooting. For those who aren’t familiar with […]

In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to Richard Stokoe, one of the founders of the Northern Shooting Show. The first show last year was a massive success and the second year is going to be even better with more exhibitors drawing an expected larger crowd. Richard tells us how the show came to exist and why it went down well but also discusses some of the challenges associated with putting on an event of this size. As always we ask about Richard's own shooting and discuss the image problem thats shooting sometimes can have. Advance tickets for […]

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In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to Richard Stokoe, one of the founders of the Northern Shooting Show. The first show last year was a massive success and the second year is going to be even better with more exhibitors drawing an expected larger crowd. Richard tells us how the show came to exist and why it went down well but also discusses some of the challenges associated with putting on an event of this size. As always we ask about Richard’s own shooting and discuss the image problem thats shooting sometimes can have. Advance tickets for […]

In this episode of The Country Gent podcast, we talk to Gareth Dockerty of BASC – British Association for Shooting and Conservation. Gareth is a Northern Regional Officer and we were keen to find out about some of his day-to-day responsibilities and initiatives he's involved in. With a background in conservation, Gareth joined BASC 8 months ago after working for Natural Resources Wales as a Reserve Manager and more recently the North York Moors National Park. Gareth grew up on the family farm in North Yorkshire so has always been involved with syndicate shoots and vermin control. He went […]

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