Wildfouling

[Michaeli]

Hi guys,

 

Im looking to see if anyone is willing to take me out on the Geese / Ducks. Its something I have wanted to do for a while. I do allot of rabbit and pigeon shooting but fancy a go at wildfouling.

 

Now I have had a chance to get a seasons permit at good price but were it falls down is I dont have a dog (Yet) My aim is to have a dog by next years session so Im trying to try everything before jumping in with a dog. (So far its happening even if just for pigeon)

 

Im biased in Nottingham so dont mind travelling.

 

Let me know what you have and whist I dont have much to offer back other than rabbit shooting I dont mind bring an extra box of steel carts if need be for the host.

 

Many thanks

 

Michael

[Big Mat]

Ask in the wildfowling section!

[fenboy]

Even if you buy a dog today there is no way it will be ready for next season unless of course you are thinking of buying a trained dog

[Michaeli]

Hi there

 

I’m looking at both, part trained or pup and yes understand a pup would not be ready but would still be taken along even to just to get use to the noise from the gun. I will admit I’m not expert in dog training. But my idea is to get as much shooting in as possible to back up my idea.

 

I don’t want to be one of these people take up shooting and buy everything including the dog only to give up 12 months later and then have to find the dog a new home as in some case out with the shooting, out with the dog.

 

I have shot for years but only this last year or so really got into the sport and enjoying it hence wanting to try wildfouling to see if the route I want to go.

 

I have learnt allot over the last year (allot from this site) but still have allot to learn hence asking to see if PW members will take me out and show me what its all about and hopefully I can see why people love it so much.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[margun]

Hi there

 

I’m looking at both, part trained or pup and yes understand a pup would not be ready but would still be taken along even to just to get use to the noise from the gun. I will admit I’m not expert in dog training. But my idea is to get as much shooting in as possible to back up my idea.

 

I don’t want to be one of these people take up shooting and buy everything including the dog only to give up 12 months later and then have to find the dog a new home as in some case out with the shooting, out with the dog.

 

I have shot for years but only this last year or so really got into the sport and enjoying it hence wanting to try wildfouling to see if the route I want to go.

 

I have learnt allot over the last year (allot from this site) but still have allot to learn hence asking to see if PW members will take me out and show me what its all about and hopefully I can see why people love it so much.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

 

It would be a BAD move to expose a pup to gunfire or the shooting field until it is ready, or you could end up with a gunshy dog. There are techniques for this, like clattering bowls / firing party poppers during mealtimes to form a positive association with sudden loud noise, which can be gradually increased to the shotgun at close quarters.

 

As for trying wildfowling, get onto of the BASC wildfowling permit scheme / a local club and get out for several flights over a season or two with an experienced 'fowler before even thinking about a dog. That way, you'll be learning from someone who has a dog, can show you the ropes not just of wildfowling but of training dogs too. As you mentioned, you don't want to end up losing interest 12months down the line, after all, a dog is a big commitment (i.e. 12-13years) which 'isn't just for christmas' and shouldn't be abandoned because it's owner has lost interest.

 

If you do end up getting bitten by the bug (I'm sure you will ), you'll be better placed not only to find a good pup but you'll have a good idea of what's involved.

 

Good luck, IMO it's the best form of all shooting.