1: Scottish deer management and trendy urban foragers
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In this episode: The recent changes to deer hunting seasons in Scotland and implications of Deer Management Nature Restoration Orders on the mental wellbeing of land managers and professional stalkers; The rising popularity of wild ingredients on social media and in urban places; and how one man has been attacked for sustainable foraging. Three things to do this week: Gather in some Wild Garlic whilst you still can; Make Beech Leaf Noyau with young leaves; Take a trip to the coast for some fresh, carroty Rock Samphire Links - Wild Food People on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook - Join our Patreon - About Wild Food People - Attend a course with Wild Food People - Get in touch with us  - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Amy on Instagram and Twitter And of course….the infamous ‘Fenton’ video
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