birchall 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 hi people am just wondering when you got your shoot gun liecence can you go down and shoot on the fore shore thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildfowler-2007 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yes you can still shoot the foreshore mate no problem All the best Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birchall 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 can you in england tho cause i have been told you can't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom1cameron 1 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Birchall Free wildfowling is all about access to crown foreshore. In England the foreshore itself can be leased by the crown to other parties and therefore those areas that are not leased out to anyone and therefore are still owned by the crown can be shot. If you can find permitted access to those areas then you are fine. My knowledge of the situation in England is limited and based on what I think I know! My advice to you is this. If you are a member of BASC or the CA then speak to them. If not then become a member and speak to them. In my opinion BASC, for all the complaints laid against it, is the more informed when it comes to wildfowling access and may be able to help you. Join and then speak to the regional officer in your area. They may help you even if you are not a member, but that does defeat the purpose of the very valuable membership! That said, most of their documentation is available free to download from there website. Best wishes T Edited January 20, 2009 by tom1cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorksjt 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't know of any free foreshore shooting in England where you can just roll up and shoot, as far as I am aware you need to get permission for all foreshore shooting in England and Wales. If you call Basc they will give you contact details of your nearest Wildfowling clubs or depending where you live you can PM me and I'll pass it on to my club and they'll give you a call. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wag 13 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 can you in england tho cause i have been told you can't first things first the crown only owns the mud , not the marshes , marshes are normally privately owned, by ethier clubs who have bought them from farmers, or they rent the shooting rights for the marshes, not the mud from the land owners, big estates or trusts etc etc in england . then the clubs or who ever rents the shooting rights to the marshes, also have to rent the mud from the crown . i would also bet my last pound !! i had that there is no free foreshore shooting in england !! ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildfowler-2007 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Reason why we get all them coming up here shooting our free shore Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moonflight 6 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Reason why we get all them coming up here shooting our free shore Regards THATS WRITE AND LONG MAY IT CONTINUE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
selvey 2 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Reason why we get all them coming up here shooting our free shore Regards THATS WRITE AND LONG MAY IT CONTINUE. Scotlands shores rock, as long as you are below the high water mark on any ordinary spring tide you can go for it.I RECKON THAT THE DOWN SOUTHERS SHOULD HAVE TOO PAY WHEN THEY COME UP MIGHT DWINDLE THEM OUT A BIT AS THEY SPOOK THE GEESE UP WHERE I SHOOT.fOR EXAMPLE I WAS OUT TWO SATURDAYS AGO AND ALL THE GREYLAGS WERE TIGHT IN TO THE EDGE AND THESE PAIR OF GUYS START RIPPING REEDS OUT AND BUILDIND HIDES THEN AS USUAL THE GEESE FLY AWAY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME THEY NEVER LEARN WHATS THE DEAL WITH MAKING HIDES WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH COVER AROUND.ALSO EVERYWHERE I LOOK OR TURN THERES SOMEONE ELSE Rant over.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wag 13 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Reason why we get all them coming up here shooting our free shore Regards THATS WRITE AND LONG MAY IT CONTINUE. Scotlands shores rock, as long as you are below the high water mark on any ordinary spring tide you can go for it.I RECKON THAT THE DOWN SOUTHERS SHOULD HAVE TOO PAY WHEN THEY COME UP MIGHT DWINDLE THEM OUT A BIT AS THEY SPOOK THE GEESE UP WHERE I SHOOT.fOR EXAMPLE I WAS OUT TWO SATURDAYS AGO AND ALL THE GREYLAGS WERE TIGHT IN TO THE EDGE AND THESE PAIR OF GUYS START RIPPING REEDS OUT AND BUILDIND HIDES THEN AS USUAL THE GEESE FLY AWAY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME THEY NEVER LEARN WHATS THE DEAL WITH MAKING HIDES WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH COVER AROUND.ALSO EVERYWHERE I LOOK OR TURN THERES SOMEONE ELSE Rant over.... look, i am not getting into a row but i have seen many a local feck a good flight up when i have been on the foreshore in scotland .so its differnt when the shoe is on the other foot ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birchall 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 as long as you are below the high water mark on any ordinary spring tide .... can you do that in england Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudman 14 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 as long as you are below the high water mark on any ordinary spring tide .... can you do that in england No, there is no longer an agreement to allow free shooting on crown foreshore in England. It can still be leased but there is no free shooting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birchall 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 thanks pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moonflight 6 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Reason why we get all them coming up here shooting our free shore Regards THATS WRITE AND LONG MAY IT CONTINUE. Scotlands shores rock, as long as you are below the high water mark on any ordinary spring tide you can go for it.I RECKON THAT THE DOWN SOUTHERS SHOULD HAVE TOO PAY WHEN THEY COME UP MIGHT DWINDLE THEM OUT A BIT AS THEY SPOOK THE GEESE UP WHERE I SHOOT.fOR EXAMPLE I WAS OUT TWO SATURDAYS AGO AND ALL THE GREYLAGS WERE TIGHT IN TO THE EDGE AND THESE PAIR OF GUYS START RIPPING REEDS OUT AND BUILDIND HIDES THEN AS USUAL THE GEESE FLY AWAY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME THEY NEVER LEARN WHATS THE DEAL WITH MAKING HIDES WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH COVER AROUND.ALSO EVERYWHERE I LOOK OR TURN THERES SOMEONE ELSE Rant over.... I HAVE SHOT MANY FORE SHORES IN SCOTLAND AND MET A LOT OF NICE PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY.YOU GET IDIOTS DOESNT MATTER WHERE YOU GO BUT DONT TAR ALL SOUTHERNERS WITH THE SAME BRUSH AS FOR PAYING THATS BULLSHIT PLENTY OF BUISNESSES THRIVE BECAUSE OF ENGLISH SPORTSMEN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildhorse 1 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 birchall I think you need to go with some one with experiance for a good few flights before of even thinking that you can just head of on your own , lie of the land , tides, and quarry identification, also i would advise you to join a club as insurance is also another thing to consider, is there somebody that you know that can take you out? it is a fantastic pastime i hope you enjoy it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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