Wildfowling
Find out everything you need to know about wildfowling, from wildfowling consents to improving your shooting.
What is wildfowling?
Wildfowling is the pursuit of ducks and geese, in their natural habitat, usually on marshes or estuaries. It is mainly a solitary sport requiring considerable dedication and patience as it takes place during the winter months in wet, muddy and often cold conditions.
Wildfowling often takes place early in the morning or in the evening, and typically using shotguns to take birds. Dogs are often vital in order to retrieve downed birds from the water.
One of the unique aspects of wildfowling is that it requires a deep understanding of the birds themselves and their environment.
If you’re a BASC member and have a question for our wildfowling team, get in touch here. Alternatively, you can also direct enquiries to our wildfowling liaison committee, contactable here.
Wildfowling podcasts
Discover wildfowling episodes of the official BASC podcast and listen wherever you are.
The latest news from BASC

Celebrating 75 years of wildfowling tradition and conservation
From its founding in 1950 to its award-winning conservation work today, Westmorland Wildfowlers Association is celebrating 75 years of wildfowling tradition.

No need to pack like Shackleton
Getting your wildfowling kit right can make the difference between a fruitful visit to the marsh and an uncomfortable expedition, as Chris Wright knows from experience.

Record-breaking wing submissions boost wildfowl monitoring efforts
The 2024/25 BASC Wing Survey delivered its most successful season in recent years, with a total of 3,201 wings submitted.