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

Uniting for ducks: BASC joins international waterfowl symposium
The health of Europe’s ducks was centre stage at the Pan-European Duck Symposium in August, featuring presentations on BASC research projects.

Win two days’ guided wildfowling at Lindisfarne
Enter the BASC Lindisfarne raffle draw for an opportunity to win two days’ guided wildfowling for you and a friend at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve.

MP visits wildfowlers championing conservation
Charlotte Cane MP gained an insight into wildfowl conservation and habitat management during a recent visit to the Ouse Washes.