Grimmer Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I have recently moved to the Dumfries area and also acquired my S.G.C., I am keen to try a variety of shooting, having only done a small amount of Pheasant and clay shooting so far. So I have been having a read, and would like to experience Wildfowling, as I think it would be something I could see myself getting into. I have tried Google with very little success, with the the nearest club being 60+miles away . Sooooo, is there anybody a little bit more local who can give me any info/advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/caerlaverock/wildfowling/ you can get a permit which is free to shoot caerlaerock. It's not far from where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not local, but in scotland access to the foreshore is free, some areas have bylaws on etc but someone local will know more. You are beside the solway so plenty of fowling going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Many travel up there to shoot you have plenty to go at and a stack of guides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmer Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/caerlaverock/wildfowling/ you can get a permit which is free to shoot caerlaerock. It's not far from where you are. Ye, I found that, my issue is that I'm VERY new to this business, and really wouldn't feel confident just trying to 'Getting out there and doing it' so to speak Not local, but in scotland access to the foreshore is free, some areas have bylaws on etc but someone local will know more. You are beside the solway so plenty of fowling going on there. That's part of the attraction I think, lots of opportunity , just haven't got the knowledge to take advantage of it Many travel up there to shoot you have plenty to go at and a stack of guides Like I say mate, I'm just lacking the knowledge at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasSabuldihin Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Grimmer i am the same just recently moved into gretna and have only started shooting a few years aago ,, i have been serchign on the net about clubs and i see there is one just south of carlisle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 You both have clubs on your door steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 http://www.wigtownbaywildfowlers.co.uk/ http://www.solwaywildfowlers.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Excuse me but no one has mentioned that Wildfowling is seasonal. The OP has plenty of time to sort himself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmer Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Excuse me but no one has mentioned that Wildfowling is seasonal. The OP has plenty of time to sort himself out. Thats true , does anyone know if the Scottish Solway Wildfowlers club is still in existence http://www.shooting.sh/new/2007/06/22/scottish-solway-wildfowlers%E2%80%99-association/ , I can't seem to find anything recent relating to it I know I could just ring the number, but I've just found that link, so thought I might as well ask on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Excuse me but no one has mentioned that Wildfowling is seasonal. The OP has plenty of time to sort himself out. Given that the chap asked a sensible question and has done some research, it can be said that there is no point in mentioning that its seasonal... He may also have plenty of time to sort himself out before the 1st comes around, however if he is serious about getting into it, then getting in contact with clubs as soon as possible is the best bet as the clubs don't just shut down over the off season. There is marsh cleanups, gundog days, clay shoots etc etc that the OP could get involved in to get to know people in the club and get some help/advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmer Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Given that the chap asked a sensible question and has done some research, it can be said that there is no point in mentioning that its seasonal... He may also have plenty of time to sort himself out before the 1st comes around, however if he is serious about getting into it, then getting in contact with clubs as soon as possible is the best bet as the clubs don't just shut down over the off season. There is marsh cleanups, gundog days, clay shoots etc etc that the OP could get involved in to get to know people in the club and get some help/advice! Eggzackerly , the other big issue (for me anyway) is safety, you can read and research from now until next season, but will it really equip you to go wandering about on a Marsh/Foreshore safely . A little knowledge can be a very dangerous thing, especially when you are going out in bad weather, with fog, darkness, tides etc etc to contend with. That is something I don't feel that I would ever have the confidence (stupidity even) to do without someone with far more experience at least pointing me in the right direction, giving me advice etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'd recommend going out with an experienced Wildfowler as I think there is a lot to learn re species ID safety etc etc Wigtown bay is ok but overshot you might find Carlisle is closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmer Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 For information for anyone finding/reading this thread, the Scottish Solway Wildfowlers *** does still exist, and the joining meeting is the last Sunday in June, took me a bit of finding out, so I hope it helps somebody Contact I found was David Campbell, Nursery House, Comlongon, Clarencefield, Dumfries, DG1 4NA. Tel: 01387-870699. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Grimmer good luck in the comming season , but it might not be such a good idea putting a club officers address and phone number on here for any anti to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmer Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Grimmer good luck in the comming season , but it might not be such a good idea putting a club officers address and phone number on here for any anti to see. Wouldn't have done it mate if I hadn't got it from a public website http://www.shooting.sh/new/2007/06/22/scottish-solway-wildfowlers%E2%80%99-association/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooseman1982 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Grimmer, How did you get on last season did you get plenty of advice and help?? I've just moved too Aberdeenshire and I'm finding it hard to find shooting or wildfowling clubs. Kind regards. Calum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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