Crouch valley Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) We have 176 acres of prime Wildfowling marsh in Essex with good numbers of visiting wildfowl. We have evening flights for some of the best wild duck available . A single gun or teams of up to ten people can be accommodated, and we can supply guides free of charge for less experienced guns. We have a good number of permanent built hides with bridges across the deeper gullies so getting around the marsh is fairly easy. We require all guns to hold a valid shotgun license and be registered members of BASC, or hold an equivalent insurance policy (written proof will be required). You will also be required to attend a short Pre-shoot talk before going out onto the Marsh. Regular visiters to the marsh include:- Mallard, Teal, Widgeon and Pintail being the most common ducks we also get Greylag, Canadian Geese, Common Snipe and Golden Plover. Flights are £50 per person No bag limit although these are totally wild duck and we cannot guarantee bags. Whole days available for teams of eight guns min. On site cafe/bar Accommodation avaiable near by. NON TOXIC SHOT A MUST Dates Available for 2013/2014 26th October PM flight 9th November PM flight (Fully booked) 23rd November Pm flight ( Fully Booked) 7th December PM flight 21st December PM flight 4th January PM flight 19 January PM flight 8th February AM flight For more information check out the web site or PM me for more information www.essexwildfowling.co.uk Edited October 22, 2013 by Crouch valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi All dates still available are 21st December 4th January 19th January Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi All dates still available are 21st December 4th January 19th January Cheers Dan I have shot this Marsh and it is a very good with excellent shooting positions, also the walking is quite easy. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It does depend a lot on the other guns out though. I have shot this Marsh and it is a very good with excellent shooting positions, also the walking is quite easy. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It does depend a lot on the other guns out though. That goes with all shooting.....However as I stated for the price and access to a lump of marsh which I believe still holds the record for the number of birds shot (some time back) on one flight then it is very good value. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) I have had some very negative reports on the conduct of others from separate individuals who have been. Out of range shooting, wandering about during flight time, shouting conversations with their mates during flight, dangerous gun handling and shooting Brent. All from very trustworthy types who are true fowlers. A case where cash is King perhaps? That goes with all shooting.....However as I stated for the price and access to a lump of marsh which I believe still holds the record for the number of birds shot (some time back) on one flight then it is very good value. TEH Edited November 12, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Penelope we at Essex wildfowling take gun Safety very seriously and any thing deemed to be unsafe will be told or asked to leave as mentioned on the pre shoot talk were also species that can and can't be shot are discussed. As for people walking about only the pickers up or someone who has shot a bird are aloud out there hide. The idea of Essex wildfowling is to allow individual or teams the chance to shoot wild duck over marsh conditions it is not extreme wildfowling which is generally a lone sport. Some keen individuals do stretch there barrels but they are told in the pre shoot talk it's not aloud and they are reminded if this happens. As for cash king Do you have any Idea as to what 178 acres of prime marsh costs to lease and keep hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I do understand, that despite what people are told and advised, some will do the opposite, and I doubt you can have eyes everywhere, particularly at flight time in poor light. But also, I do not dispute what I have been told by eyes that have been on the ground. The cash is King comment was with regards to the fact that as long as people pay for their flight they're in. It's unlikely that you vet all guns before hand regarding wildfowling knowledge and quarry ID and some can't tell a Curlew from a Canada. Yes, fully aware of the costs involved and I know your marsh. I wish you the best, but for the sake of shooting and wildfowling a tighter rein may be needed, especially concerning protected species. Penelope we at Essex wildfowling take gun Safety very seriously and any thing deemed to be unsafe will be told or asked to leave as mentioned on the pre shoot talk were also species that can and can't be shot are discussed. As for people walking about only the pickers up or someone who has shot a bird are aloud out there hide.The idea of Essex wildfowling is to allow individual or teams the chance to shoot wild duck over marsh conditions it is not extreme wildfowling which is generally a lone sport.Some keen individuals do stretch there barrels but they are told in the pre shoot talk it's not aloud and they are reminded if this happens.As for cash king Do you have any Idea as to what 178 acres of prime marsh costs to lease and keep hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Penelope I do my best to vet all my clients and I do offer for a guide to sit with any newcomer to the sport free of charge. I also tell them what they can and can't shoot. I have taken your comments on board I do like feedback good and bad that way we can move on. If you would like to have a free flight on me so you can see first hand how we run out days please PM me All the best Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks for the offer Dan, but that would be profiting from the negative, so I shall decline, but thanks all the same and best of luck. Penelope I do my best to vet all my clients and I do offer for a guide to sit with any newcomer to the sport free of charge.I also tell them what they can and can't shoot.I have taken your comments on board I do like feedback good and bad that way we can move on.If you would like to have a free flight on me so you can see first hand how we run out days please PM meAll the bestDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeshooter Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 my 2p worth. I have been a wild fowler since it was wagbi and my grand father was a punt gunner way before most on this site were even born ,i have been a member of wildfowling clubs in essex for long long time and i am currently a member of KWC, who would give their right arm for this marsh and unlike this outfit don't even wish to see your face before you join or take you out as part of being vetting process ,you just pay your joining fee and then book your day on xyz marsh then go. On the times i have gone to this marsh along with other members of KWC i have seen no wrongdoing and buckets of brent with none BEING shot at !! but what i have had is a must do' and don'ts more than some give ,i for one am happy to go back to this outfit. Word of mouth is sometimes filled with chinese whispers and can give you a bad taste! it is an unfair way to give a pennyworth on something you seem to just have been told about its like judging a book without reading it !! Penelope we at Essex wildfowling take gun Safety very seriously and any thing deemed to be unsafe will be told or asked to leave as mentioned on the pre shoot talk were also species that can and can't be shot are discussed. As for people walking about only the pickers up or someone who has shot a bird are aloud out there hide.The idea of Essex wildfowling is to allow individual or teams the chance to shoot wild duck over marsh conditions it is not extreme wildfowling which is generally a lone sport.Some keen individuals do stretch there barrels but they are told in the pre shoot talk it's not aloud and they are reminded if this happens.As for cash king Do you have any Idea as to what 178 acres of prime marsh costs to lease and keep hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I do understand, that despite what people are told and advised, some will do the opposite, and I doubt you can have eyes everywhere, particularly at flight time in poor light. But also, I do not dispute what I have been told by eyes that have been on the ground. The cash is King comment was with regards to the fact that as long as people pay for their flight they're in. It's unlikely that you vet all guns before hand regarding wildfowling knowledge and quarry ID and some can't tell a Curlew from a Canada. Yes, fully aware of the costs involved and I know your marsh. I wish you the best, but for the sake of shooting and wildfowling a tighter rein may be needed, especially concerning protected species. I assume you are well versed on quarry if and have never shot anything you shouldn't while learning? I've been on this marsh and have to say was very careful simply because wild fowling isn't my thing and living a fair way from the coast it was an easy introduction. The pre shoot talk covered what could and what couldn't be shot and there was help if needed so I can't see what else you can do. If a person shoots something they shouldn't while learning there is nothing dan could do to stop it and they would join the majority of shooters in having an accident. The fact it is easy access means it is harder to vet the idiots but I can be pretty sure Dan wouldn't let them back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Correct, I haven't shot or at anything that I shouldn't have had. This is where I believe that being a good naturalist is a pre-requisite to live quarry shooting. Know what you can and can't shoot before you even pick up a gun, and this is possibly even more important with wildfowling, because coming into contact with lots of different species quiet often in poor light. I assume you are well versed on quarry if and have never shot anything you shouldn't while learning?I've been on this marsh and have to say was very careful simply because wild fowling isn't my thing and living a fair way from the coast it was an easy introduction. The pre shoot talk covered what could and what couldn't be shot and there was help if needed so I can't see what else you can do. If a person shoots something they shouldn't while learning there is nothing dan could do to stop it and they would join the majority of shooters in having an accident. The fact it is easy access means it is harder to vet the idiots but I can be pretty sure Dan wouldn't let them back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarter Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I have shot these mArshes once, yh it is gd for a beginner I agree but far far too many people out their hides walking around. The clues in the name "Wild"fowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blasterjudd Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) Penelope i find it quite amazing how many people like u just love to have a pop at someone when hiding behind a website forum but when made an offer to put things right and meet someone and be professional about it they cry wolf ! Come on mate Crouch Valley has been more than fair and reasonable to you and even offered you a free day out what more can the fella do for you, surely thats more than being fair and reasonable. Penelope am sure i am not the only one to have a good image of the sort of person you are matey, and am really glad i dont shoot with a fella like u ! Edited November 16, 2013 by blasterjudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunners Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nicely put Blasterjudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) You don't know me so you can have absolutely no idea sunshine. Penelope i find it quite amazing how many people like u just love to have a pop at someone when hiding behind a website forum but when made an offer to put things right and meet someone and be professional about it they cry wolf !Come on mate Crouch Valley has been more than fair and reasonable to you and even offered you a free day out what more can the fella do for you, surely thats more than being fair and reasonable.Penelope am sure i am not the only one to have a good image of the sort of person you are matey, and am really glad i dont shoot with a fella like u ! Edited November 19, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blasterjudd Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) You don't know me so you can have absolutely no idea sunshine. Is that so Mate! Well your comments certainly say enough to give all of us a very clear picture of you fella...... Edited November 19, 2013 by blasterjudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 You don't know me so you can have absolutely no idea sunshine. Indeed he doesn't but he like I has first hand experience rather than anything else. We have no idea how much shooting you have done I'd speculate not much but that would be pure speculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Alex, 45 now, shot pigeons from the age of 13, went out regularly with my dad pigeon shooting/beating from the age of 6, farmers game shoot from 13-18, wildfowling from the age of 19, been a member of 3 driven syndicates for about 4 years each time, been stalking 4 times, shot geese in Scotland twice a year between 89 - 96, plus a few one off driven days, oh, punt gunning twice, walked up grouse, yada, yada, yada............ You can see where I'm going, plenty of experience in lots of genres. Unfortunately speculation is just that, and not often right. Indeed he doesn't but he like I has first hand experience rather than anything else. We have no idea how much shooting you have done I'd speculate not much but that would be pure speculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) On a positive note , is there anyone out there that want to make up a team of a 8 for a day? I only need 7 more Only 5 more now Edited November 21, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Oh my, something I would love to get into one day, spent most of my life sailing and canoeing and love watching wildfowl, however don't have the gun for the job! My gun isn't proofed for steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Oh my, something I would love to get into one day, spent most of my life sailing and canoeing and love watching wildfowl, however don't have the gun for the job! My gun isn't proofed for steel If you are interested, I am sure something can be sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 If you are interested, I am sure something can be sorted out. Oh yes, had a lovely offer to help with the gun situation - just need to check I have the rest of the gear in order. I am very keen to have a go at wildfowling, if even to do more watching than anything else, spent a lot of time in my canoe down wivenhoe, brightlingsea, mersea watching the wildlife and love the site of wildfowl coming in. More if you don't mind me being on the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Oh yes, had a lovely offer to help with the gun situation - just need to check I have the rest of the gear in order. I am very keen to have a go at wildfowling, if even to do more watching than anything else, spent a lot of time in my canoe down wivenhoe, brightlingsea, mersea watching the wildlife and love the site of wildfowl coming in. More if you don't mind me being on the team! Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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