Sentences with phrase «lindisfarne wildfowling»

Open seasons for shooting ducks and other wildfowl involve much suffering, some of it in lingering death.

The sport of wildfowling seems to me very dull.

Therefore now I will choose, out of four good sports and honest games — that is to say, hunting, hawking, fishing, and wildfowling.

Don O'Brien is a fanatic about wildfowl.

BASC has preserved a piece of wildfowling and English shooting history with the purchase of a gun handled by the association's founder Stanley Duncan

Wildfowling is at the core of who we are and what we do and we could not pass up the opportunity to acquire this heritage piece.»

It's a wildfowling gun with a boxlock ejector.

The «plastic pick» idea was first put to Natural England by John Watson, a member of the Lindisfarne Wildfowling Management group, and within just a few short weeks, more than 50 wildfowlers, Young Shots and Newton Rigg college students were combing the reserve to gather plastic waste.

Country shooting includes live quarry shooting of game, wildfowl and the management of pest species.

The first weekend after the coastal season is over could provide the perfect opportunity for a huge annual wildfowling plastic pick across the country.»

The four BASC - affiliated wildfowling clubs, who shoot over the Dyfi estuary, have negotiated a sub-lease of the Crown Estates sporting rights from the Countryside Council for Wales.

Farmers who would like to be put in contact with goose guides and wildfowling clubs in their area should contact BASC Scotland on 01350 723226 or [email protected]

BASC Scotland director Colin Shedden said: «BASC Scotland is in close contact with a number of BASC - registered goose guides and wildfowling clubs and many would be willing to help local farmers at this key time of the year.

Mark Greenhough said: «There is no other type of shooting that comes close to wildfowling.

John Dryden, a member of BASC Council and chairman of the association's wildfowling liaison committee, said: «I am delighted with David's appointment, the result of a closely fought contest between a high level of excellent candidates.

It provides a basic introduction to the sport and information on where people can obtain wildfowling permits throughout the UK.

BASC Northern Ireland Director Tommy Mayne said: «BASC welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the Environment Committee and while we welcome some aspects of the Marine Bill which will benefit marine life and biodiversity, we are greatly concerned about certain clauses within the draft Bill that pose a potential threat to wildfowling and other rural activities.

From Cornwall to Cromarty, there are 36 sites where wildfowling is available from BASC affiliated clubs, local authorities and other organisations.

BASC has appointed a new wildfowling officer.

The BASC Wildfowling Permit Scheme is only open to BASC members.

Lee Freeston, chairman of the Wildfowling Liaison Committee, said: «I am delighted that Council has agreed to publish a clear statement of BASC's commitment to wildfowling.

A new wildfowling officer has been appointed by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

There are also informative sections on wildfowling and the law, fieldcraft, the legal restrictions on lead shot and the various alternatives to lead shot available on the market and a section containing a quarry guide and the BASC wildfowling code of practice.

The wildfowling officer role at BASC is a key appointment and David has a wealth of experience.

BASC's Council has agreed the following policy on wildfowling as a clear statement of the organisation's long term commitment to wildfowling which had previously been dispersed through documents such as the constitution and council minutes.

Mark is now a full member of the Dee Wildfowling and Wetlands Management Club and is also an associate member of the Morecambe Bay Wildfowling Association.

«With a recent government funded study showing low compliance with existing regulations in England on lead shot use, it's not surprising unacceptable numbers of wildfowl are still dying avoidable deaths from lead poisoning,» the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds» director of conservation Martin Harper said.

David Muldoon is chairman of Bridgwater Bay Wildfowlers, a member of Dorset Wildfowlers and a member of BASC's Wildfowling Liaison Committee.

Phil Pugh, regional director for BASC in the north of England said «There will also be experts in the fields of ferreting, wildfowling, gundogs and gamekeeping as well as plenty of trade stands.

This, in turn, provides evidence for the on - going sustainable management of wildfowling at Lindisfarne NNR.

A BASC booklet, which will provide people with all the information they need to try wildfowling, has been launched this week.

Nothing evokes the sense of passion and excitement that wildfowling does.

I am thrilled to be part of a team which is taking the aims and objectives of wildfowling into the 21st Century and I am very much looking forward to meeting my fellow wildfowlers around the country.»

David will provide pivotal support in developing wildfowling policy and help to organise and contribute to the wide range of skills that BASC has to safeguard the future of wildfowling.

BASC Northern Ireland is working with Countryside Alliance Ireland and has consulted wildfowling clubs and MLAs before responding to the Environment Committee's call for evidence on the Marine Bill.

The wildfowling at Lindisfarne is a unique scheme between Natural England, BASC North and the wildfowlers» management group, which is funded by Natural England.

BASC wildfowling officer, Mark Greenhough, said: «Wildfowling is the most exhilarating experience that shooting has to offer.

He said: «Like many of my fellow wildfowlers, I am passionate about preserving our way of life and was delighted to have be appointed BASC wildfowling officer.

New information about wildfowling clubs and shooting opportunities is available in an updated publication from the UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

He joined the Kent Wildfowling and Conservation Association in the late 1990's and remained an active member until 2005 when he moved to Cheshire.

The policy reads: «BASC will do everything within its power to promote and protect the sport of wildfowling.

David will also be making regular contact with wildfowling joint councils, statutory agencies, public bodies and other stakeholders across the UK.»

While the European delegates were at Marford Mill they were given the opportunity to try wildfowling as guests of the Dee Wildfowlers and Wetlands Management Club.

The Wildlife Permit Scheme booklet is designed for shooters who have never been wildfowling as well as the experienced «fowler who wants to shoot in a new area.

Mike Sherman, vice chairman of Dyfi & District Association for Wildfowling and Conservation, said: «The four wildfowling clubs have always defended their history and heritage; however with the assistance of BASC they have now clearly demonstrated their commitment to protect the future of wildfowling in and around the Dyfi Estuary.»

None of the guests had shot wildfowl in this way before and it was hugely appreciated, especially by Gert Michiels from the Flemish Hunting Association who shot is first - ever duck under the supervision of an experienced Dee wildfowler.

This new sub-lease from CCW will provide a more secure future for the sport on the estuary and strengthen further the working partnerships between CCW, BASC and wildfowling clubs in Wales.»

Wildfowling on the Dyfi estuary has had a long and sometimes turbulent history.

BASC is disappointed to announce that the 2018 Wildfowling Conference, due to be held this Saturday (March 3) at the Ramada Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

BASC members can download the latest edition of the association's wildfowling permit scheme booklet ahead of the start of the season on Friday