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.
The latest news from BASC
BASC Wildlife Fund loan helps wildfowlers buy land for conservation
Whittlesey Wildfowlers and Conservationists have bought an 81-acre marsh thanks to a £150,000 loan from the BASC Wildlife Fund.
The wonders of wildfowling
As the wildfowling season gets underway, so too does the opportunity to demonstrate shooting’s sustainability credentials, says James Green.
BASC and Natural England talk wildfowling
Since the start of 2024, BASC has organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England staff.
