As we head into a brand new shooting season George and Digby delve into the results of the 2024 Game Shooting and Shoot Owner Census to answer the biggest questions in shooting: How much does a pheasant cost this year, and how does it compare to last year? What is the average bag size that guns shoot, and has that number changed over time? And, per…

Does shooting etiquette, clothing and tradition matter? Giles Catchpole is a fieldsports journalist and humourist whose work has graced the pages of numerous magazines over the years. His Shooting Types books - collaborations with renowned sporting cartoonist Bryn Parry - are found in downstairs loos in the right sort of houses up and down the land…

Live from the Game Fair 2024! A special edition, in which Chris and George sift through the deluge of nominations for Shooting Heroes that they received, and highlight a handful who deserve particular recognition, either for outstanding efforts or because they represent a wider group of people who make a difference in the countryside day-in-day-out…

What does the new Labour Government mean for shooting and the countryside? The day after the King's Speech Tim Bonner, head honcho at the Countryside Alliance, joined us at GunsOnPegs HQ to give his take on this question and many others surrounding the change of government. Tim looks into his crystal ball and highlights a few potential storm clouds…

What does it take to bring Grey Partridges back from the brink of local extinction? Our guest for this episode, Charlie Mellor, is Head Gamekeeper at the Norfolk Estate in Sussex, where he manages the Peppering Project, the Duke of Norfolk's widely lauded effort to do just that. Charlie was born to be a keeper, and is now responsible for one of the…

Hugo Campbell Hill, AKA @thegameglutton joins us to talk about how life has led him to sharing his game cookery recipes and tips on Instagram, and his personal crusade to get more people - both inside and outside shooting - enjoying cooking and eating game. Hugo's breezy style and easy-to-follow recipes have seen him build a small yet loyal followi…

With George on holiday, GunsOnPegs MD Digby Taylor steps into the breach to take on hosting duties alongside Chris. Their guest is Duncan Clark, owner of Braxted Park, the Essex shoot famed for its powerful Kansas Thunder pheasants and testing partridge. Duncan, a former trustee of the Country Food Trust, helps Chris and Diggers to tackle listener …

Richard Negus - writer, hedgelayer, conservationist - joins Chris and George, for a chat about the important and oft-overlooked role that hedgerow management plays in conservation and shooting. The episode's theme is the concept of outreach, and as well as discussing Richard's own (not always hiccough-free) work in introducing primary school kids a…

Tom Opre, the director of the film The Last Keeper, joins Chris and George to share an outsider's perspective on the thorny topic of land use, ownership and management in Scotland. The theme is that of his new film, which recently premiered. Tom explains his journey of discovery as he tries to understand the perspectives of both traditional land ma…

Jamie Horner, recipient of at Purdey Awards Special Commendation, shoot manager extra-ordinaire, game feed specialist and all-round good egg joins George and Chris to talk all about Iford Downs, the East Sussex shoot that will host the 3rd Order of the Garters shoot day. Jamie shares his enthusiasm for using the shoot to create a habitat that benef…

As we enter barbecue season, Cai Ap Bryn, AKA Game and Flames, joins Chris and George. We learn how Cai, a Welshman born and bred, found himself stalking deer in the Sussex countryside and cooking game over flame for a living. Having recently been crowned 'Best Influencer' in the 2024 Eat Game Awards, and included in the Shooting Conservation Power…

New legislation in Scotland (The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act means that Estates that wish to shoot grouse will require a license. Ross Ewing, Director of Mooland at Scottish Land and Estates joins Chris and George to explain what this all means for grouse shooting in Scotland. Seen by many as a catastrophe, is the new legislatio…

Do you ever get nervous when you're on the peg, waiting for that first pheasant to break cover? Do you tense up, or worry about what other people might think of your shooting, or have a 'bogey bird'? Do you shoot badly when others are watching? How do you get back on form when the wheels have come off mid-drive? Oliver Spensley-Corfield is a profes…

We have another classic episode from the archives for you! This episode was originally recorded in October 2022 and features the one and only George Digweed, arguably the greatest shot ever. One of the reasons that we have decided to put this episode out again is because later this week Chris and I are recording an episode all about the psychology …

In this episode of The GunsOnPegs Podcast Chris and George are joined by Alex Smith, an independent gunsmith based in Winchester. Alex is an expert in old English Shotguns, a dyed-in-the-wool side-by-side fan and a former Helice (ZZ) champion. He answers all the questions you've ever wanted to ask a gunsmith but were too afraid to ask, questions li…

In this episode we get a unique perspective on the UK shooting world. Liz and Sean Delaney own and operate Delaney and Sons, a US-based sporting agency running shooting trips to the UK, Spain and Morocco for their American clients. The pair have an immediately evident passion for shooting in the UK, and take obvious pleasure in sharing that with th…

Here's a quick teaser for the latest episode of Beyond the Hedge. Savour the Shot: Woodcock Hunting, Cooking, and Conservation In this episode Patrick Galbraith goes out in search of the mysterious woodcock, a beloved bird of hunters, chefs and nature lovers the world over. Patrick's journey begins in Suffolk with farmer, conservationist and writer…

In this episode of the GunsOnPegs Podcast hosts George Browne and Chris Horne are joined by special guest Jamie Blackett, a former soldier in the Coldstream Guards, renowned author, columnist, farmer, political activist, and Scribehounder. We delve into Jamie's passion for nature, his pursuit to preserve British countryside values through his books…

We're thrilled to share with you something that we have been working on for a few months now - a brand new podcast from Scribehound: Beyond the Hedge. Subscribe to Beyond the Hedge wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify The documentary-style podcast is hosted by Scribehounder, writer and former Shooting Times editor Patrick Galbrait…

Master gundog trainer and breeder Ricky Moloney has been involved in fieldsports since an early age and has built a reputation as one of the nation's leading practitioners of the art of running a picking up team... though where Ricky is concerned it is more science than art. In this fascinating episode Ricky shares what he calls "The Procedure" - h…

Christmas is over, the weather is grim and we're all back at work, so we thought we would re-share a classic episode from the archives - one of the funniest and definitely one of our all-time favourite episodes - to bring a smile to everyone's faces. Featuring husband-and-wife duo Charlie and Clare Brownlow, the anarchic recording never fails to ma…

In this very special episode, Chris and George are joined by two members of the Most Noble Order of the Garters in George's sitting room ahead of a day's shooting on the Browne family farm. Over a bottle or something nice and a few of cans of something grim they get stuck into the inbox and answer some listener's queries. In the second half, George…

Steve Colmer was a grouse moor headkeeper for twenty years before retiring from full time keeping in 2020. He is widely regarded as one of the best grouse keepers of his generation. In this fascinating, touching, inspiring episode he joins Chris and George to share his passion for moorland management, some tales from his time on the moors, and his …

For this episode Chris and George are joined by a titan of the shooting community, Mark Osborne of William Powell, William Powell Sporting and JM Osborne Rural and Sporting. Over a long career in shooting Mark has been involved in everything from setting up and running shooting grounds, gunmaking, grouse moor management and more besides. In a wide …

Louisa Clutterbuck is our special guest for this episode. She helps us to tackle an email from a listener who disagrees with some of the discourse of the last few episodes on the topic of the sustainability of shooting, and another on the rights and wrongs of double gunning. We also discuss Louisa's hard work with British Game Assurance and Eat Wil…

In this episode we delve in the GunsOnPegs Podcast Postbag to answer some listener queries that don't quite fit into the regular segments, with a bit of a focus on making your first steps into the game shooting world. Matt Kidd, fieldsports photographer and writer, former International Fly Fisherman and one-time First Class Cricketer joins us to sh…

Vintage gun enthusiast and side-by-side clay shot extraordinaire Simon Reinhold joins the podcast to share his fondness for old guns, sticky drinks and why he thinks competition clay shooting is ripe for a shakeup. Simon is one of shooting's deep thinkers, and we explore how the worlds of mathematics, psychology and even Oriental philosophies can a…

What's the right thing to wear for hot September partridge days? What would you do if your partner was sneaking off to shoot without you? Is shooting overpriced? Do shoots make money? Is Stella still a good beer? Why are there so many craft beers? How can we redefine what a great shoot looks like? Discover the answer to some of these questions in t…

Renowned wildlife artist and woodcock aficionado Owen Williams joins us for a blather over a glass or two. He shares his theories on the link between the pre-historic people who painted animal figures and hunting scenes on cave walls and contemporary sporting artists, holds forth on the topic of his beloved woodcock. He also helps to offer some adv…

Chris and George venture into the Big Smoke to visit the hallowed and historic Long Room at James Purdey & Sons' Mayfair HQ, Audley House. Dan Jago, Purdey's Chairman, lets them fiddle with perhaps the most priceless gun in the entire Purdey collection, and explains why it is that so many people the world over desire a gun made in the company's Lon…

Chris and George take over the stage at the Carter Jonas Theatre at the Game Fair and welcome Charlie Jacoby back to the podcast. Showing the effects of being on stage for two days straight, Fieldsports Channel's Charlie Jacoby tells us about fishing the alphabet, shooting Cabbage White butterflies with dustshot, and ferreting mice with bumblebees(…

Once again, George hits the road to go on an adventure. This time he travels along the south coast to meet Nick Weston, better known as Hunter:Gather:Cook, at his HQ in a stunning 200 year old barn deep in the Sussex countryside. Nick's journey from archaeology student to wild food and fire cooking champion is a fascinating one, and he shares his p…

Our guest for this episode is Ian Coghill, chair of Aim to Sustain, former chairman of GWCT, author, campaigner and all-round sportsman Ian Coghill. Ian's book, Moorland Matters, achieved great acclaim for its thorough analysis of the arguments for and against grouse moor management, and some of the legislative, adminstrative and beaurocratic obsta…

Have guns lost the ability to mark their birds, or is there a deeper problem? What would you do if you learned that your fellow beaters were being paid but you were not? Ollie Williams, he of Fieldsports Channel and Love Island fame, joins us to answer these questions. He also shares the history and future of his family's Cornish estate, Lanhydrock…

George and Digby have been on a "work trip" to the Atlas Mountains to experience a Moroccan-style driven boar hunt. In their commitment to creating great content no matter how tough the conditions, we bring you a podcast they recorded on the balcony of a 5* hotel in the burning North African sun, with only refreshing mint tea and cold beer to susta…

Purdey Gold Award winner George Ponsonby joins Chris and George to share his passion for grey partridge shooting and conservation. Just a handful of years ago George took the decision to manage the 4,000 acres that he farms with a view to restoring grey partridge numbers in the hope that one day he might be able to enjoy a day or two each season sh…

In this episode: George has a question about his chickens, and Chris has seen a ferret. Both of these things might be the result of one too many beers the night before the recording. We discuss the rights and wrongs of social media on a shoot day, in response to a listener's query regarding an 'Instaspammer' he encountered last season. How much is …

We're back! Once again we've been making big plans for the future, and we're sure you're going to love them! A bright new dawn is breaking over the podcast, and we, slightly hungover and blinking in the light, are ready to embrace the future. As our first guest for the first episode of this bright new epoch, we're joined by Digby Taylor, Managing D…

To mark our half-century - 50 full length episodes - we recorded a special episode LIVE at Clays Bar in London. Chris and George reflect on the origins of the podcast, recall some dreadful drinks, and reward some of our most loyal listeners.The 'studio audience' have their say on matching tweeds, whether side-by-sides are de rigeur or passé, and we…

After a break of waaaay too long, Chris and George return with a fascinating special guest in the form of Peter Mackie, sledging enthusiast and Chairman of the Irish Grouse Conservation Trust.We discuss the age-old issue of whether to shoot through or stop for lunch, there's an update from a US correspondent and offer some words of comfort for a ca…

For this episode Chris and George are joined by not one, but two special guests: Corry Cavell-Taylor and Marcus Janssen of Bradshaw Taylor, the parent company of, among others, leading countryside brands Schöffel Country and Le Chameau. We learn Schöffel Country's origin story, and how GORE-TEX came to the UK shooting market. We also learn about th…

Former Chairman of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation Liam Bell is our special guest for this episode. We discuss the challenge of naming dogs, the importance of shooting mentors, the future of gamekeeping and ask whether the profession is in need of a re-brand.Av GunsOnPegs

Chris and George are joined by shooting royalty, the G.O.A.T, George Digweed MBE. Despite being a World Champion clay shot multiple times over, game shooting is where it all began for George, and game shooting is still where his heart lies.George offers up his views on practicing for days in the field, greediness on the peg, defending shooting in a…

Making his second appearance on The GunsOnPegs Podcast, Patrick Galbraith - Editor of the Shooting Times and BMX enthusiast - discusses his recently-published book In Search of One Last Song: Britain's Disappearing Birds and the People Trying to Save Them. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3dpsZwUWe also offer advice to syndicate members up and do…

Team GB Olympic Trap shooter and shooting coach Georgina Roberts joins the podcast to talk about her life as an international competitive clay shooter. We also talk about her route into shooting and her mission to bring more women and girls into shooting though her recently acquired business, The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club. We also answer the que…

Paul Childerley - gamekeeper, shoot operator, deer stalker, Fieldsports Channel regular and kickboxing world champ - is our guest this time around. We discuss the challenges of running a shoot over the last three seasons, what it takes to become a kickboxing world champion and the importance of looking after your mental health. We also deal with a …

What would you do if your employer's father was poaching your birds on the peg? Would you tell someone if you thought the cartridges that they were using would damage their gun? Should you take a dog to a country show? Should we adopt the Spanish practice of employing 'secretarios' on shoot days? Find out the answers to all this and more in our fir…

We're back! For Episode 1 of our fifth (!) series we're joined by one of the most recognisable faces in shooting, the Silver Fox himself, Dylan Williams. We discuss a memorable Macnab attempt, as well as the shooting public's inability to assess their relative skill with a shotgun, and the merits distributing pre-prepared game at the end of a shoot…

We apologise for the short break in transmission. Chris and George hop on the mic to share a quick update on plans for the Game Fair, including a return for The GunsOnPegs Podcast Party and news of a Live Episode Recording. Season 5 is imminent. Send your submissions for Whose Bird Is It Anyway, Unpopular Opinions, Shooting Heroes! Let us know if y…

In a special episode of the GunsOnPegs podcast George Browne and Digby Taylor at GunsOnPegs speak to George Davis, Chairman of the Game Farmers' Association about the bird flu outbreak this season. What is the current situation, and more importantly, what can shoots be doing with a focus on the future?…