Sportingrodandgun Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi Everybody. I'm really interested in starting Wildfowling next season and the GWA are ideally placed for me geography wise. I tried contacting them through the website but have had no response. Does anyone have any contact details I could try? Thanks for reading and I appreciate any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 let me know how you get on as it interests me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi, quite a few of us GWA members on here. Best person to pm is reabrook on here, he will be able to sort you out. AGM is at the end of next month and that's when next years membership becomes due, when you join it will be as an associate member. What this means is that you are required to be accompanied by a full member when out on the marshes, then to progress to full membership there is a bird ID test and you must have shot the main club marshes. Before the season starts there are marsh walks held where you get to view the marshes in good light, this way you can see access points and boundaries etc.Then in the early part of the season the club hold associate flights where the associates shoot en mass with full member guides, not only is this a great way of getting the marshes ticked off the list but also gives you the opportunity to meet full members who may be able to take you out. Hope that gives you a bit of info, but if you need any more just shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi, quite a few of us GWA members on here. Best person to pm is reabrook on here, he will be able to sort you out. AGM is at the end of next month and that's when next years membership becomes due, when you join it will be as an associate member. What this means is that you are required to be accompanied by a full member when out on the marshes, then to progress to full membership there is a bird ID test and you must have shot the main club marshes. Before the season starts there are marsh walks held where you get to view the marshes in good light, this way you can see access points and boundaries etc.Then in the early part of the season the club hold associate flights where the associates shoot en mass with full member guides, not only is this a great way of getting the marshes ticked off the list but also gives you the opportunity to meet full members who may be able to take you out. Hope that gives you a bit of info, but if you need any more just shout. I think SP3 above has pretty much nailed it. I'm happy to take PMs or phone calls (pm for number) and answer any questions you may have. We are currently looking for members and though getting full membership may sound daunting it really is not. Put the effort in and you could/should be shooting unaccompanied by December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks everybody for your interest and replies. Reabrook you have a PM. Silverpigeon, I hope to run into you again at some point as a fellow member! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 hello, I've pmd you my email and phone number... the questions on the website normally come to me and I've responded to all i have seen.... give me a shout Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks everybody for your interest and replies. Reabrook you have a PM. Silverpigeon, I hope to run into you again at some point as a fellow member! Well done, hopefully see you next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 It's a nice club and we are all friendly so any questions just ask Look forward to seeing you all on the foreshore next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 reabrook. many thanks for the info. i shall be in contact with you in the pm system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looks like they picked up two new members. Roll on the start of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettaxtrema2 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hi guys/gals Just joined PW this morning. Been keen on shooting and gun dog training for the last 3 years, never really been into forums, but have made the decision to have a go and see how it all works. Any advice on how to get the most out of it would be appreciated! I've just completed the application for Gloucestershire wildfowlers so any GWA members out there I hope to meet you all soon. May be a little surprise that I'm from Staffordshire and have made the decision to try and join GWA it's a 2hr drive to frampton but I tried your try wildfowling scheme and it was fantastic. Everything about your club from me to first enquiring to meeting my guide was great and I really enjoyed the day. So anyone out there that wants to try wildfowling and lives a distance from the shores dont be put off. Set that alarm for 3 leave the house by 4 and you'll be sat in the mud and the cold by 6!!!!!! Fantastic nothing a hot thermos of to tomato soup won't solve. Love to hear from any GWA members and make some new friends. Happy hunting everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Look forward to seeing you on the foreshore Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettaxtrema2 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks nic hope so just hopeing I get accepted for membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 It's a brilliant club, i myself joined as an associate member last season, having never done wildfowling before i was a little unsure. However the help and advise i got was awsome, the members are very welcoming and do there best to help novices out. For anyone looking to join i doute you will be disapointed, i know i wasn't & look forward to putting my name forward for continuied membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Attended the AGM last night and found it very interesting and informative. Met a couple of the chaps who were very friendly and welcoming and have submitted my application form. So a wildfowler is born.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 You should have said hello. Nearer the time feel free to drop me a PM if you want to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Cheers Reabrook, will definitely take you up on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellySlater Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Try and get out on the Marsh walks and the associate shoots......great opprtunity to get your bearings and meet a few of the members. Don't be shy, if you want a member to take you out just ask, (PM me for my number if you want anything /company - i drive from Solihull) Looking forward to seeing you there Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Used to coach at their annual thrash. Great day out and a cracking bunch of chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks Dan, I'll be taking you up on that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Was also at the AGM last night, wiuld of been nice to meetbup and have a chat. Also renewed my membership, a cracking club with some g4eat guys who's always willing to help out a new fowler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi guys/gals Just joined PW this morning. Been keen on shooting and gun dog training for the last 3 years, never really been into forums, but have made the decision to have a go and see how it all works. Any advice on how to get the most out of it would be appreciated! I've just completed the application for Gloucestershire wildfowlers so any GWA members out there I hope to meet you all soon. May be a little surprise that I'm from Staffordshire and have made the decision to try and join GWA it's a 2hr drive to frampton but I tried your try wildfowling scheme and it was fantastic. Everything about your club from me to first enquiring to meeting my guide was great and I really enjoyed the day. So anyone out there that wants to try wildfowling and lives a distance from the shores dont be put off. Set that alarm for 3 leave the house by 4 and you'll be sat in the mud and the cold by 6!!!!!! Fantastic nothing a hot thermos of to tomato soup won't solve. Love to hear from any GWA members and make some new friends. Happy hunting everybody! hi Ben glad you liked the taster flight ,see you in September cheers neill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportingrodandgun Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sorry I didn't stick around for long afterwards hedge hunter as I had work early in the morning. (I'm also a little bit shy TBH! I was the guy with the long hair and ivory jeans sat at the back of the room.) I'm planning on attending as many of the summer events as possible so I hope I run into you at some point. Genuinely looking forward to being a part of this! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Belive me mate, i'm sure you will love it. The guided marsh walks are great, very infomative. The associate flights are also brilliant, gives you a real feel of proper fowling, you get the buzz instantly. Well i know i did lol. Yeh hopefully i'l be attending some of the fishing trips planned, but if not i'll deffo be there for the associate day get together, it was a great day last year, clay pigeon shooting, pattern testing, bbq plus got to meet other members. Hope to see you aroubd soon, cheers HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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