About this episode
This episode explores the intricacies of beating during a shoot day, highlighting the collaboration between people and dogs.
Step behind the scenes of a shoot day as we explore the world of beating. Beating is far more than simply walking through cover, it’s a finely tuned system where people and dogs work together to try to flush the birds towards the guns, all rooted in generations of countryside knowledge. In this episode, Tom joins the beating line to experience that rhythm firsthand. From early-morning preparation to dogs weaving through thick bramble, to the teamwork that keeps everything running smoothly, he...
People in this episode
Host: BASC
Guest: Tom
Topics covered
- beating
- shoot day
- countryside knowledge
- teamwork
- dogs
- hunting
Keywords
- beating
- shoot day
- hunting
- dogs
- teamwork
- countryside
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