The Deercast

The boys are back for another epic episode of The Deercast podcast. In this episode Tom and Harry are joined by specialist deer vet Sam Ecroyd from Tyndale Vets. Tom, Harry and Sam cover a lot of ground in this podcast but focus on: * TB prevalence in deer * TB transmission in deer * Spotting TB in deer * Nutritional requirements of deer * Heat stress in deer * Reproductive rates within deer during stress periods * Supplementary feeding deer This is a highly educational but light hearted episode so sit back, relax and get ready to get nerdy about all things deer related! If you'd like more information about Tyndale Vets please visit: https://www.tyndalevets.co.uk/ . #thedeercast #deercast #deerstalking #deermanagement #huntingpodcast #deerpodcast #deerstalkingpodcast 00:00 - Start 00:19 - Introduction 01:42 - Tyndale Vet Practice 05:38 - TB in Deer 34:50 - Nutrition within deer 48:00 - Supplementary feeding deer 52:05 - Bobbys Bits 56:23 - Outro

In Episode 49 of The Deercast, Tom and Harry are joined by Ruaridh Waugh from Ardgay Game and Noble & Wild for an in-depth discussion about the future of the British venison industry. Together they explore the challenges and opportunities facing the UK venison market, including the realities of exporting British wild venison to the European Union, how international demand influences prices, and why British venison has earned a reputation as one of the highest-quality wild meats in the world. The conversation also examines how sustainable deer management supports the countryside while producing healthy, ethical, free-range food. Ruaridh shares his experience of the venison supply chain, explains what consumers should look for when buying venison, and discusses how Noble & Wild is making premium British venison more accessible through its nationwide home delivery service. Whether you're a deer stalker, game dealer, chef, farmer, conservationist or simply interested in sustainable British food, this episode offers fascinating insight into one of the UK's most under appreciated natural resources. Topics covered: * Exporting British venison to the EU * The current UK venison market * Why British wild venison is renowned for its quality * Sustainable deer management and the food chain * Challenges facing the game meat industry * Home delivery of premium British venison * The story behind Noble & Wild * The future of wild venison in Britain To order from Noble and Wild please visit: www.nobleandwild.com If you enjoy The Deercast, please remember to Like, Subscribe, and leave a Comment to support the channel. #TheDeercast #Venison #BritishVenison #DeerStalking #GameMeat #WildFood #SustainableFood #DeerManagement #HuntingUK #Conservation #NobleAndWild #ArdgayGame #FieldToFork #WildGame #BritishFood

In this episode of The Deercast, Tom sits down with experienced gamekeeper Julian to discuss one of the biggest talking points in modern countryside management: "does deer management interfere with game shooting, or does it actually improve it?" Drawing on decades of practical experience, Julian shares his honest views on balancing healthy deer populations with successful pheasant and partridge shoots. The conversation explores the relationship between deer stalking, habitat management and gamekeeping, challenging some of the common misconceptions surrounding deer control. Tom and Julian also take an in-depth look at deer syndicates—how they work, why Julian established one, the benefits it has brought, and practical advice for anyone considering setting up their own deer stalking syndicate. Whether you're a deer stalker, gamekeeper, shoot owner, land manager or simply interested in countryside conservation, this episode is packed with real-world knowledge and practical insights. In this episode: * Does deer management benefit or hinder game shooting? * How deer impact pheasant and partridge shoots * The role of deer control in habitat and woodland management * How Julian's deer syndicate operates * The advantages and challenges of running a deer syndicate * Tips for setting up your own deer stalking syndicate * The future of sustainable deer management in the UK If you enjoy discussions on deer stalking, gamekeeping, shooting, conservation and rural life, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a future episode of The Deercast. Have you been involved in a deer syndicate? Do you think deer management improves game shooting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. #DeerManagement #DeerStalking #Gamekeeping #GameShooting #DeerSyndicate #CountrysideManagement #Conservation #TheDeercast #WoodlandManagement #UKShooting

In this episode of The Deercast, it’s just Harry and Tom behind the microphones for a proper catch-up after a hectic few months of stalking, filming and travelling. The pair look back over the fallow season, discussing the highs and lows, the pressure of cull targets, and how this year compared to previous seasons. They also talk about the increasing number of diseased deer being encountered, falling carcass weights, and what that could mean for deer management going forward. Among other topics, they explore: How this year’s cull days went and why they’ve become such an important part of managing numbers The new pickup and quad bike setup, and how much easier it’s made deer retrieval Tom’s Swarovski scope disaster and the repair process with Swarovski Harry’s ongoing war with his Honda quad bike The pros and cons of thermal and digital optics after a season using the HIK scope setup Simplicity vs technology in modern stalking equipment Their experience at The Stalking Show, including what they bought and how the show felt this year The evolution of The Deercast YouTube films with a dedicated cameraman The launch of the brand new Bobby’s Bits YouTube channel Subscribe to Bobby's Bits here: / @bobbys_bits 00:00 - Start 00:16 - Intro 02:44 - Fallow Season De-brief 07:55 - Swarovski Scope Disaster 13:27 - Harrys Quadbike Update 16:40 - Cull / Movement Days 20:00 - HIK Micro Alpex 4K 26:41 - Youtube Video Developments 31:09 - FIPL Funding 33:05 - CL55 Night Licences 36:45 - Thermal Add On Units 41:55 - Toms New Mod 48:25 - The Stalking Show 1:01:30 - Conclusions

Join Tom and Harry for a very special podcast episode recorded live at the Stalking Show 2026. In this episode Tom and Harry are joined by Nick from Orion Wildlife Training. Tom, Harry and Nick discuss Orion Wildlife , the principle behind Orion, why training is so important for deer stalkers and also what DMQ is. To learn more about Orion Wildlife Training visit https://www.orionwildlife.co.uk . 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - The origins of Orion Wildlife Training 03:38 - What is DMQ 06:00 - How does DMQ Work 07:00 The difference between DSC1 and PDS1 10:00 - The Changes to DSC2 16:09 - Outro #deerstalking #deerstalkinguk #orionwildlifetraining #thestalkingshow #thedeercast #thedeercastpodcast #dmq