If people would like to contact members of the BASC Wildfowling Liaison Committee (WLC) please see the below list of WLC members and a contact email at the foot of the page.
Research into Wildfowling and Wild Bird Disturbance Disturbance For too long any disturbance to wintering waterfowl caused by wildfowling has been viewed as having a greater potential to affect waterfowl populations adversely than the relatively low level harvesting of their populations. As such the consents granted to allow wildfowling on
Wildfowling Consents Consultation BASC submitted its comments on Natural England’s Draft Guidance Review document. BASC continues to work with Natural England (NE) to secure a sustainable system of consenting for the future, a system that benefits wildfowling and the environment and that complies with the law. This is in line
Shot Sizes Traditionally, different pellet sizes in lead shot have been favoured for different types of shooting, such as: Geese – BB/1/3 Grouse – 6/7 Rabbit – 5/6 Teal – 6/7 Pheasant – 5/6/7 Woodcock – 7 Pigeon – 6/7 Recent research, however, may result in recommended shot sizes changing,
