Westmorland Wildfowlers Association

27/04/2026

🎯 END OF SEASON SPORTING AUCTION – NOT TO BE MISSED! 🎯

We’re wrapping up the season in style and you’re invited!

🗓 22nd May
🕖 7:00pm start
📍 Endmoor Club

🎟 Tickets: £15 – including a top-quality buffet from the brilliant team who smashed it at our 75th anniversary!

Expect a cracking night packed with sporting lots, good food, and even better company.

📣 We need your help:
• Please confirm your ticket numbers ASAP so we can get catering sorted
• Got any sporting lots to enter? Get in touch with me or Dave Coward

Bring your mates, bring your bidding spirit, and let’s make it a night to remember!

28/02/2026

Nest tubes completed at the syndicate pond.
6 tubes fully restuffed with new bedding installed. One of the tubes already had eggs in there. 10 eggs in total. The tube was restuffed insitu and some additional bedding material pushed in.
Two tyres received hay as well in the hope that the geese will return.

23/02/2026

https://basc.org.uk/mps-reject-plans-to-change-shotgun-licensing-rules/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQJr4dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5hIFtmoO73WqWlL7rOUzH3P2c5y_cpErZ0hL1Xf6bZwONJ0Xn4FyvG6kTpOw_aem_GFCCUxrXPUe_H5b7g1sx1Q

Really pleased to see that common sense has prevailed in the UK Parliament this week regarding the proposed changes to shotgun licensing.

The idea of merging Section 2 shotgun licences with Section 1 firearm rules would have created a huge amount of unnecessary bureaucracy and hassle for law-abiding shooters, farmers, pest controllers, and rural workers — without clear evidence that it would improve public safety.

Shotgun certificate holders are already vetted, monitored, and required to meet strict storage and suitability standards. Piling on extra red tape would only have stretched police licensing units further and made life harder for responsible people who follow the law.

Credit to organisations like the British Association for Shooting and Conservation and the many MPs who spoke up for proportionate, evidence-based regulation.

Let’s hope future discussions around fi****ms licensing continue to focus on practical solutions that balance public safety with fairness for legitimate certificate holders.

During the debate, not a single MP spoke in favour of merging shotgun and fi****ms licensing, delivering a clear rejection of the proposals.

03/01/2026

Westmorland Wildfowlers Association – Youngshots Day Report

Today’s Westmorland Wildfowlers Association (WWA) Youngshots Day was hosted by the Heversham Syndicate and brought together a great mix of WWA Youngshots alongside Youngshots from neighbouring Wildfowling Associations.
The day was blessed with stunning weather in almost freezing conditions, creating perfect winter shooting surroundings. A mixed bag of pheasant and duck provided excellent sport and valuable experience for the young guns, all carried out safely and in the right spirit.

A huge thank you goes to the Heversham Syndicate for hosting such a well-run and welcoming day. Thanks also to the beating and picking-up teams, all the mentors who gave up their time to support and guide the Youngshots, and to David Higgins for all the behind-the-scenes administration and communication involved in pulling the guns together.

A thoroughly enjoyable and successful day, and a credit to everyone involved.

24/12/2025

12/12/2025

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750236?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOpeLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEqa9-PYPbLexO1Q4HMDDOusrFr8ODKMGuT8mqaXeotTeSScCJlZMWCO8KpA_aem_YXekmS9O3MtrHcF-3k0Dmg

Keep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.

19/10/2025

A lovely surprise on the marsh this morning — one of our members spotted a few glossy ibises feeding in the flashes.

Took them a moment to realise what they were seeing — these birds are a rare sight in the UK, and even rarer around here! They were happily feeding away, and when the sunlight hit their feathers, that bronze-green shine was incredible to see.

Such a special moment and a great reminder of how much amazing wildlife our marsh supports.

03/10/2025

https://basc.org.uk/celebrating-75-years-of-wildfowling-tradition-and-conservation/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANMwC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpY6Omfi_zDwXfYRcyeQ6XeYfAvOcQUrfV5ILycjx-LeZhqyTvlQyjiccICj_aem_s1vFQ67K0XMV8c24SOWVaQ

Westmorland Wildfowlers Association marks 75 years of community, conservation and responsible shooting on the River Kent Estuary.

23/09/2025

Nature at its finest, a solitary deer wading across the Kent Estuary at dusk. 🦌

13/09/2025

Good morning,

We are delighted to share that we have a limited number of prints available of the painting gifted to the Dallam Estate in celebration of our 75th anniversary. Out of the original run of 50 limited editions, only 10 prints remain—available on a first come, first served basis, £50 per print

In addition, we also have our special 75th anniversary WWA pin badges available at £6 each (including P&P).

If you would like to order either a print or a badge, please email us at [email protected].

12/09/2025

Westmorland Wildfowlers Association – Raffle & Show Update

A huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s raffle – it was a brilliant success! Every penny raised goes straight into our Young Shots Program, helping the next generation get out on the marsh, learn about conservation, and enjoy the sport in a safe and sustainable way.

We also had a fantastic time at the Westmorland County Show. It was great to meet so many people, share what we do, and talk about the exciting opportunities we’re creating for youngsters in wildfowling, raising £530!

A special shout-out to Suzi Bunting, Kevin Bunting, David Higgins, Dave Coward, Ryan Teasdale, Andy Burrows, Tom Hainsworth, and Neil Stevens for all their hard work and support with the stand and raffle – we couldn’t have done it without you!

And of course, thanks again to everyone who bought tickets, donated prizes, or just stopped by for a chat – your support keeps the future of wildfowling alive and well.