Lyme disease is on the rise, is it a mistake to call game shooting ‘sport’, United Utilities backpedals on grouse shooting, and do cocker spaniels hold grudges? | 23 August 2023

The host, Patrick Galbraith, is joined by top chef and food writer, Tim Maddams. This week they discuss grouse shooting being sabotaged, the latest on water companies ending grouse shooting on their catchment estates, how to choose the right breed of spaniel, what paying Guns really want, and why old gamebirds taste different. Don’t miss our 12% discount on a Shooting Times print subscription, which includes fully comprehensive shooting insurance (£2million of public liability), covering the use of shotguns, rifles, and air guns). Visit shootingtimesandcountry.com to take advantage of the offer and use the promo code 'STAUG12'  Offer ends 12/10/2023