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Stalkers Tales

Steve Connolly

Steve Connolly Interviews key figures within the Scottish Highlands Deer Stalking world, looking at the history, heritage, locations and characters along with discussions on current issues.

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  • 6 episodes
  • monthly
  • Avg 1 hr 6 min
  • English
  • S1 · E6
    September 18 · 2 hr 27 min

    Stalkers Tales - Episode 6 - Bill Cowie - Rona & Skye

    A fascinating discussion with Bill Cowie about his stalking life and the important work undertaken over 24 years introducing and managing Red deer on the island of Rona off the east coast of Skye. This is a long recording that was going to be spread over two episodes, but on listening back, i thought better for the listener to manage the time rather than disrupt Bill's flow through a clumsy edit. We actually had a lot more to discuss, which we will pick up in a future episode. I hope you enjoy it.

  • S1 · E5
    August 19 · 43 min

    Stalkers Tales - Episode 5 - Lea MacNally - Glen Quoich

    In conversation with Lea MacNally reflecting on his 54 year stalking career at Glen Quoich, his work as an advocate for deer with the Scottish Gamekeepers Association and the Common Ground Forum. Lea also reflects on growing up with his father and namesake the highly respected stalker, writer and conservationist Lea MacNally and his brother Michael, whilst looking forward at the changing face of deer management in the Scottish Highlands - I hope you enjoy the episode.

  • S1 · E4
    July 20 · 58 min

    Stalkers Tales - Episode 4 - Chris Murphy - Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

    A fascinating conversation with Chris Murphy, Head Stalker at the historic Mar Lodge Estate - Chris shares his experience in balancing the estate's ecological vision, whilst delivering a sustainable Sporting operation - i hope you enjoy the episode as much as i did chatting with Chris. Please Subscribe / Follow to help us continue delivering these Podcasts - Thanks

  • S1 · E1
    April 26 · 43 min

    Stalkers Tales - Episode 1 - Michael MacNally in Conversation

    As part of a new series of Monthly Podcasts about the history, heritage, characters and issues within the Scottish Highland Deer Stalking world, Episode 1 is in conversation with Michael MacNally, reflecting on his life with deer, his stalking life, and the influence and legacy of his father Lea. Please subscribe to this podcast which will be issued monthly - any revenues generated will support the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust.

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