Spaniel Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 (edited) HI Just thought I would let you know about a new venture we have started in the Gloucestershire Wildfowling Club . We wanted like so many other clubs to introduce new people to the art of Wildfowling. There are many people out there who fancy giving Wildfowling ago, and to be honest dont really know where to start or if they will even enjoy it. So what we have introduced at the GWA is Wildfowling Taster Flights. The idea being that once a person as registered their interest in a Taster Flight , a Full Member of the GWA will make contact with the person concerned and arrange a suitable time to accompany them on one of the club Marshes. It will either be a Morning or Evening flight, where the opportunity to experience Foreshore Wildfowling will be provided. Obviously we can not guarantee their first Duck or Goose, but im sure it would give some idea to what Wildfowling is all about. Obviously Insurance and a Valid SG Cert must be shown before being allowed out on the Club Foreshore, but with approx 26 Miles of Foreshore Wildfowling available via the Club, we hope this may encourage New Comers to take up the sport of Wildfowling. There will be a small fee payable to the Club, but it will be 1 person per Full GWA Member. I have volunteered to be the main contact for this idea as I feel its a very good idea. What do you think, do you do something like this within your club and how sucessful is it in introdung new members to the sport etc Due to a couple of people asking the Email address for any enquiries is TRYWILDFOWLING@GLOUCESTERSHIREWILDFOWLERS.CO.UK Edited September 14, 2010 by Spaniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 i think its a great idea i hope you get plenty of interest good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what rabbit Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 we do this at devon wildfowlers & it works we are charging £15.00 for the first flight then upping it to £25 for any more its how i got into it a couple of seasons ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 sounds like a brilliant idea, shame we're so far Inland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Yes noticed the Devon Wildfowlers were also doing this, and i have heard it as been going very well for the club. I struggled when i first wanted to get into Wildfowling and it was only due to going to the Frampton show and i ended up talking to someone i knew from beating, which got me into the sport.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 sounds like a brilliant idea, shame we're so far Inland You are only 2.5 hours away, bring some sandwiches and a flask :blink: and enjoy some Wildfowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Always fancied having a go at this :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 sounds like a brilliant idea, shame we're so far Inland You aren't that far from Essex, if you ever want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 You aren't that far from Essex, if you ever want to try it. might involve some jabs and getting the passport out :blink: Definitely will have to try it this season, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbiker Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 HI Just thought I would let you know about a new venture we have started in the Gloucestershire Wildfowling Club . We wanted like so many other clubs to introduce new people to the art of Wildfowling. There are many people out there who fancy giving Wildfowling ago, and to be honest dont really know where to start or if they will even enjoy it. So what we have introduced at the GWA is Wildfowling Taster Flights. The idea being that once a person as registered their interest in a Taster Flight , a Full Member of the GWA will make contact with the person concerned and arrange a suitable time to accompany them on one of the club Marshes. It will either be a Morning or Evening flight, where the opportunity to experience Foreshore Wildfowling will be provided. Obviously we can not guarantee their first Duck or Goose, but im sure it would give some idea to what Wildfowling is all about. Obviously Insurance and a Valid SG Cert must be shown before being allowed out on the Club Foreshore, but with approx 26 Miles of Foreshore Wildfowling available via the Club, we hope this may encourage New Comers to take up the sport of Wildfowling. There will be a small fee payable to the Club, but it will be 1 person per Full GWA Member. I have volunteered to be the main contact for this idea as I feel its a very good idea. What do you think, do you do something like this within your club and how sucessful is it in introdung new members to the sport etc I have been a member of Leicestershire Wildfowler's over the last year but have not had any luck at any foreshore shooting! I would be very much interested in coming over for a shoot in one of your marshes indeed! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK76 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Great idea, wish Halton or Frodsham wildfowlers in the N.West would try something similar. I would be registering an interest for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 A superb idea. I have been wanting to try proper wildfowling for ages but as the last post says, Frodsham Wildfowers don't have the same scheme. Dont suppose you could persuade them? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I`ll have some of that when I can find some time. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi Yes when you are ready you can either PM on here or drop me an email on the above address at the start of the topic and I will make contact and explain what is required to get the ball rolling Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Good idea that Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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