What do I need?
Because of the time wildfowling is undertaken, the type of terrain and the fact it is usually a solitary activity safety equipment is vital.
Wildfowling permit and handbook
Whether you are new to wildfowling or looking for a new experience, as a BASC member you can enjoy a permit for as little as £8.
The booklet, which you can download below, provides information on obtaining wildfowling permits in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. These permits are offered by BASC-affiliated clubs, local authorities, and other organisations.
Most experiences are guided by existing club members to ensure participants have the best possible introduction to wildfowling and remain safe at all times.
The wildfowling permits and handbook is a one-stop shop for all wildfowlers new and experienced alike. It also includes sections on wildfowling and the law, fieldcraft – essential for a safe and successful wildfowling trip – legal restrictions, various non-lead ammunition alternatives, how to shoot sustainably, and further sources of wildfowling-related information.
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The Crown Estate
BASC-affiliated wildfowling clubs manage sporting rights on approximately 700km of foreshore owned by The Crown Estate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Biosecurity: shooting and the countryside
Biosecurity refers to all the measures taken to minimise the risk of infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms entering, emerging, establishing or spreading as a result of our actions.