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From the forests and farmland of Britain to the rifle ranges and stalking grounds that shape our countryside, this is The Highseat Podcast. Whether you're involved in deer management, passionate about rifle shooting, work in agriculture or forestry, or simply enjoy life in the British countryside, you're in the right place. Our aim is simple: to bring you honest conversations, practical knowledge and real-world experience from the people at the heart of the countryside. Each episode we'll be talking to the people who shape our industry—deer managers, stalkers, gamekeepers, farmers, foresters, professional shooters, conservationists and experts from across the rural sector. We'll be discussing deer management in the UK, rifle shooting across all disciplines, wildlife conservation, countryside issues, fieldcraft, equipment, legislation and the challenges facing those who live and work in the outdoors.

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Check latest episodes from The Highseat Podcast podcast

The Highseat Podcast - Dominic Buscall

2026/10/12

Rewilding, conservation, and the future of our countryside—this time on The Highseat Podcast. Join me, Nick Rout, as I talk with Dominic Buscall from Ken Hill Estate in Norfolk, home to Wild Ken Hill. We’ll explore how rewilding, regenerative farming and deer management fit together—and the practical challenges of balancing wildlife, thriving habitats and food production. What does it take to turn a vision for nature recovery into results on the ground? Hear the story, the challenges and the lessons from Ken Hill, here on The Highseat Podcast.

The Highseat Podcast - Ryan Charlton

2026/09/12

In this episode of The Highseat Podcast, Nick Rout sits down with Ryan Charlton — competitive PRS shooter, MDT employee and, above all, someone with a serious passion for rifles and shooting. We get into the world of Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooting, what it actually takes to compete, and how the skills, equipment and thinking behind precision rifle shooting have developed. Ryan talks about his own journey into shooting and competition, his experiences within PRS, and his work with MDT, one of the best-known names in the precision rifle world. 🎧 The Highseat Podcast is hosted by Nick Rout of Orion Wildlife and brings together conversations from across deer management, deer stalking, rifle shooting, wildlife and country life. #TheHighseatPodcast #RyanCharlton #PRS #PrecisionRifle #PrecisionRifleSeries #MDT #RifleShooting #LongRangeShooting #ShootingSports #DeerStalking #DeerManagement #OrionWildlife #OrionWildlifeTraining #UKShooting

The Highseat Podcast - John Thornley

2026/08/29

John Thornley has a lifetime devoted to wildlife in one way or another, life as a bobby on the beat to Chair of Deer Management Qualifications, with an OBE thrown in to the mix, join us to get a little more insight to one of the deer industries biggest names.

Chris Downs - FirearmsLicensing.net

2026/07/15

We talk to Chris who comes at Firearms Licensing with a wealth of knowledge as a manager of the MET Police Firearms Licensing, The Police Collage and now his new company helping individuals gain and keep their Shotgun and Firearm Certificates

Dominic Griffith - 40 years a deer manager

2026/06/15

In this episode we chat with Dominic about his life in the deer stalking world, from early beginnings as a pony boy to the detail of managing an out of control population.