Is This the Most Misunderstood Part of Gamekeeping?

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of predator control in gamekeeping and its importance in conservation efforts.

This month on the ShootHub Podcast, Gemma and Avian are joined by Matthew Goodall from the GWCT to tackle one of the most debated parts of modern gamekeeping: predator control. Often misunderstood by those outside the shooting world, Matthew explains why it plays such a vital role in conservation, how it’s carried out responsibly, and why the conversation around it so often misses the bigger ecological picture.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gemma, Avian

Guest: Matthew Goodall

Topics covered

• gamekeeping
• predator control
• conservation
• ecology
• shooting sports

Keywords

• gamekeeping
• predator control
• conservation
• ecological impact
• shooting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GWCT

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