Wildfowling Information

Duck Hunting and Goose Shooting

The following information regarding quarry species (i.e. those species of ducks and geese that may legally be shot) and shooting seasons relates to Greta Britain. The species and season may be different in other countries.

Species which may be hunted:

Geese

Greylag Goose
Pinkfooted Goose
Whitefronted Goose (England & Wales only)
Canada Goose

Ducks

Mallard
Wigeon
Teal
Pintail
Gadwall
Shoveler
Tufterd Duck
Pochard
Goldeneye

Protected Species:

Geese

Bean Goose
Barnacle Goose
Brent Goose (all varieties)
Whitefronted Goose (Scotland)

Ducks

Garganey
Scaup
Shelduck
Eider
Scoter (all varieties)
Long-tailed duck
Sawbills (Merganser and Goosander)

It is important that all wildfowlers fully appreciate the importance of not shooting any of the protected species and are able to identify all the species they are likely to encounter on their local estuaries and marshes.

All Dates Inclusive

Game Birds and Wildfowl

Grouse	12 August - 10 December
Ptarmigan	12 August - 10 December
Black Game	20 August - 10 December
Partridge	1 September - 1 February
Pheasant	1 October - 1 February
Capercaillie	1 October - 31 January
Snipe	12 August - 31 January
Woodcock (Scotland)	1 September - 31 January
Woodcock (England & Wales)	1 October - 31 January
Wild Duck and Geese (Inland)	1 September - 31 January
Wild Duck & Geese (Below high water mark)	1 September - 20 February

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