Dr Al Gabriel: The Northern Roe Stalker

Episode S2/03 of our 'Blood, Sweat & Deers' Podcast:
We sit down with Dr Al Gabriel, a man of many talents. A molecular biologist with a background in ecology and genetics, a BASC Council member (Northumberland), a keen Roe stalker and a freelance writer for shooting magazines, whilst also on a mission to promote diversity in shooting and public understanding of country sports.
We discuss a whole range of topics from:
Stalking Roe deer in Northumberland and it's challenges
How Al got into deer stalking
Deer Tick Awareness: The truths vs myths, how best to avoid Lyme's Disease, the secrets of tick deterrents
Ladies in deer stalking, a need for greater diversity and better education of deer management/fieldsports to the wider public
Where does the data of a population of 2M deer (approx.) in the UK come from and is it misinformation?
This was probably one of our most interesting conversations we’ve had in a long time. We hope you enjoy it!

[@richardgeal3196]

Absolutely wonderful interesting chat , keep up the great work chaps n happy hunting let’s keep our passion for management alive and kicking 👌

[@colinstubbs8734]

Dr Al is from where I live and shoot , this is the best pod cast I have ever watched ! It was just so interesting that I had to watch it again ! You were all brilliant , CHEERS 👍

[@stephenhankey688]

That was great throughly enjoyed, and educational too, thanks for sharing.

[@glynfryhayes]

The best podcast I’ve watched - I got bit ten days ago like you Owen under my watch strap and I’ve spoke to my GP about tick bites only yesterday 😂 I’ve learned so much after watching this I’ve passed it on to all my stalking mates 👍 thanks Al for the advice and information given cheers

[@crispinwheatleyhince9281]

Fascinating discussion and as ever so much common sense talked on how limit tick exposure, natural expansion of animal range based on a solid understanding of the subjects. Dr Al is a natural ambassador and someone I have not come across before. Nice also to see the recognition for part time stalkers and the contribution they make. I think probably there are three levels of stalker in the UK, full time professional, part time dedicated and recreational stalker.

[@stuartmills9524]

Really good talk, looking forward to episode 2 😊

[@johnmclean8543]

Another great pod cast boys..👍 really interesting chat…

[@tikkathreebarrels]

See enough muntjac and you'll see plenty of ticks; groin most commonly but also armpits. Always underneath. One thing which is true is that tick burden is not uniform across animals from the same piece of land.

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌👍👍

[@sparkplugsteve402]

More stalking and stalkers traveling long distances and taking home a carcass and dumping the hides into the bin.