Best ITap Group Podcasts (2025)

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How to rear a better bird 53:26

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13d ago53:26

53:26

In this episode, Gemma is joined by Avian (from The GunsOnPegs Podcast) and special guest Dr Joah Madden, a leading researcher in gamebird ecology. They explore the science behind post-release survival and discuss what breeders and keepers can do to improve outcomes. The conversation also covers predator control and the wider environmental impact o…

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How to Navigate the Challenges of a Game Keeper's Life 26:50

6M ago26:50

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In this episode, Gemma and Digby start by discussing some recent correspondence that included a beater's noise. Later, Gemma is joined by Helen, who answers some tough questions sent in by listeners, and they explore the vital work of the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust in supporting gamekeepers, ghillies, and stalkers.…

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How to become a Gamekeeper 50:38

7M ago50:38

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In this episode, Digby and Gemma dive into the world of Gamekeeping with Curtis Mossop as this month's guest. The three explore the steps to becoming a gamekeeper, including insights into the current gamekeeping courses and the skills they cover. They also discuss the BASC outreach programs, which are helping to bridge the gap between rural communi…

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How to feed your guns for £2 38:01

9M ago38:01

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In this episode, Hugo Campbell Hill aka The Game Glutton speaks to Digby and Gemma about the world of hospitality from a shoots perspective. Hugo shares some simple tips and tricks about how to make life that little bit easier when preparing food for a shoot day.By ITap Group

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How much does a pheasant really cost this year? 47:29

9M ago47:29

47:29

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…

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Game Processing 25:53

11M ago25:53

25:53

Alan Hayward joins Digby and Gemma on this month's episode of the ShootHub podcast. Alan works at Oakland Parks, a game processing plant that is doing things differently. The three discuss Oakland Park's pledge to pay 50p per bird if shot with non-toxic cartridges and how we all need to be treating shot game differently.…

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Woodland Management 53:06

1y ago53:06

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Ross Guyton, woodland division manager at Oakbank, joins Digby and Gemma to talk all things Woodland on this month's episode. Ross shares industry insights into woodland management, the most common mistakes and misconceptions, and what you can do on your shoot to improve your woodland. Changes in government subsidies and funding mean that there are…

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Lead Shot Latest 59:27

1y ago59:27

59:27

Terry Behan, BASC East's Regional Director, joins Gemma and Digby to look back on the last five year since the combined shooting organisations proposed a voluntary phase out of lead ammunition. He reflects on the progress that has been made in that time, tackles some of the most common myths and misconceptions about lead shot and the non-toxic alte…

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The Game Meat Market - Dylan Williams 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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In this episode of the ShootHub Podcast Gemma, George and Digby are joined at the microphones by Dylan Williams. Dylan has spent his career in the shooting industry, founding the Royal Berkshire shooting school and now is heavily involved within a number of different shooting businesses and organisations. He was instrumental in the formation of Bri…

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Mid-Season Report 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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After an unplanned recording haitus, Digby and George return and are joined by GunsOnPegs' new Shoot Account Manager Gemma Raymond. The team discuss the season so far, the challenge of selling shoot days and pegs in the current financial climate, and suggest some tactics and strategies to try in order to shift the last few dates, as well as how to …

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Running a syndicate - Sam Phillips 51:50

2y ago51:50

51:50

Syndicates are the building blocks of the UK game shooting community, 45% of shoots run primarily as a syndicate. Syndicates not only provide wonderful shooting opportunities and conservation, but are often keystones in their local communities, bringing likeminded folk together to share a passion for the countryside. Sam Phillips, who runs a syndic…

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Poult Markets and Cover Crops - Richard Crofts 48:22

2y ago48:22

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Digby and George are joined by Richard Crofts. If you’ve bought chicks or poults in the last 10 years, the chances are you bought them off Crofty. He’s recently finished up working at Bettws Hall where he hosted at The Brigands in the winter and ran the game farm in the summer and has now gone to work for himself along with his wife Lizzy at RC Cro…

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Bugeting for your shoot - Jamie Horner 58:41

2y ago58:41

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Jamie Horner, recipient of a Special Commendation at the 2019 Purdey Awards and game feed specialist at Marsdens, joins Digby and George to discuss something that all shoots, no matter what the size or style, have to think about: budgets and budgeting. The trio discuss the input costs, including feed, poult and egg prices, rent and more, and how th…

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Shoots, tax and sporting clubs - Special Edition 57:38

2+ y ago57:38

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Tax is something that every shoot, no matter the size, needs to think about to a greater or lesser extent. Tax expert Michael Sherry joins us to discuss the challenges, and the opportunitiesBy ITap Group

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Running a high bird shoot - Episode 2 48:42

2+ y ago48:42

48:42

Will Horner of Cambrian Birds joins George and Digby for a chat. Will rates another listener's beating noise and we learn what one thing he would change about shooting. George and Digby quiz Will about what smaller shoots can learn from commercial shooting operations, the challenge of producing sporting ducks, keeping exacting teams of guns happy, …

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How will bird flu effect next season? - Episode 1 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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In our first ever episode, leading game bird vet Kenny Nutting join Digby Taylor and George Browne to discuss the current Avian Influenza situation, how that might develop in coming months and how to prevent the rearing season ahead becoming a repeat of last year's. We also introduce 'Beating Noise of the Day' and discover what one thing Kenny woul…