The Deercast

Join us on this episode of The Deercast as we sit down with Harry Hutchison for a wide-ranging chat about life in the countryside, deer stalking and everything in between. We start by discussing Harry’s YouTube series, ‘Rural Life Unfiltered’, exploring what inspired him to start the series and giving an insight into his life in the rural world. Harry also talks us through how he first got into deer stalking, his experiences working as a ghillie, and some of the lessons he’s learnt along the way. We get into the details of his stalking kit, discussing his equipment choices, what works for him and what he wouldn’t be without in the field. And, of course, we bring you another instalment of Bobby’s Bits, where we take a closer look at the kit and equipment used in the world of deer stalking. A great episode covering deer stalking, rural life, equipment and the experiences that shape us as stalkers. To watch Harry’s series please visit: https://youtube.com/@harryhutchison_rural?si=PARif-4GdnRnEij1 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment!

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Deercast! In this episode Tom and Harry discuss: - The Start of the Fallow Season - Changes in firearms licensing - Fox Bullets - Planned kit purchases - The CL55 night licence for culling deer The lads also give an exclusive insight into upcoming podcast and video episodes that are in production! This is therefore a must listen episode to find out what to expect! Podcast chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:16 - Intro 01:10 - The Fallow season so far 09:30 - CL55 Night Licence 16:50 - Firearms Licensing changes 28:12 - Fox Bullets 39:00 - Harrys new wheels 48:45 - Bobbys Bits 1:06:00 - Conclusions To purchase Fox bullets please visit: www.oxondeer.co.uk/shop For more information about The Deercast please visit: www.thedeercast.co.uk

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