ppaynter Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I really want to do some Wildfowling in the upcoming season but not sure how to start or go about it is it best to join a club or find somone to go with ?? Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Quite a few clubs do day tickets under the BASC wildfowling scheme and they can send you a booklet listing clubs in your area and further if you wish to travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 +1 The BASC Wildfowling Booklet can be downloaded from their website. Membership also takes care of the insurance that most clubs/Nature Reserves insist on. Other factors you might want to consider are: (1) If it's your first time, try to resist the temptation of buying all the gear in the first season. Wildfowling's not for everyone and you might not like it. A steel-proofed gun and steel cartridges (or an older gun and more expensive non-toxic carts like bismuth etc), dowdy-coloured, warm and waterproof clothing and a pair of waders is probably all you need. (2) Whether you join a club in the first season or not, get someone who knows the area you're going to shoot over to take you out the first few times, maybe even without a gun. They'll be able to warn you of the hazards, tides etc. (3) Got a dog that likes the water, is a strong swimmer and can cope with below zero temperatures? If not, then choose your area/club carefully. If you're out alone and shoot a goose at 40yrds and it falls into the water; without a dog, it's you that has to go fetch it! :-) (4) Enjoy yourself, your surroundings and the experience of being out there in the wild. Hope you have good 'un and you come back for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 It might be an idea to post your location as there might be someone who could steer you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppaynter Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi sorry thanks for the replys so far im located in Petersfield During the week and Fleet at weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 You have two excellent clubs within minutes of your location. Unfortunately, and I see a lot of people making this mistake,they decide that they`d like to try fowling but then leave making any enquiries until a few days before the start of the season. This is not universal but,by this time in August most clubs will have concluded their recruiting for the coming season. Regrettably, this is the case for Langstone W.A. and also, I believe, so has Chichester W.A. That being so, both are now closed until next season. Some form of accompanied day permit may be available but you`ll need to email the club concerned via their website for more specific details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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