A decade of dedication to wader conservation
The Lough Erne Wildfowler’s Council (LEWC) celebrated ten years their conservation work by organising a wader conservation conference.
Wildfowling
Encouraging wildfowlers of the future
Ten keen young shooters took part in an introduction to wildfowling day hosted recently by Preston and District Wildfowlers and supported by BASC.
The wildfowler’s dog
Does a perfect wildfowling dog exist? Eric Begbie looks closer at the qualities needed for a dog to be more than just good company.
Loading your own
Home loading your own shotgun cartridges is not as difficult as you may think, provided you follow tried and tested procedures.
The wildfowling wonders of Lindisfarne
Perched high on the east coast shoulder of Northumberland lies the wild and remote Lindisfarne, an ancient land steeped in history and tradition.
Getting their ducks in a row
As wildfowling comes under increasing pressure from changes in lifestyle and consenting arrangements, the Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association is one of several forward-looking clubs pushing the boundaries.
Lindisfarne – a wildfowling experience like no other
We hear from a BASC member who secured a dream wildfowling trip on Lindisfarne after bidding for the prize in BASC’s annual auction.
A bird in the hand
Project Penelope is here again, giving us the opportunity to get cracking with this exciting international conservation scheme.
Ducks Unlimited – A conservation success story over the pond
A look at Ducks Unlimited, a US-based organisation founded by hunters and dedicated to conserving and restoring wildfowl habitat.
The call of the crafts – decoys
The quality of Trevor’s decoys speaks for itself and his work has been recognised in wood carving championships and a stream of commissions.
