(For information on the use of non-lead shot for waterfowl please see specific technical information from BASC Research Team or Country Offices)
ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND
The species that can be shot during their open season are (Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981):
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Duck |
Gadwall |
Goldeneye |
Mallard |
Pintail |
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Pochard |
Shoveler |
Teal |
Tufted duck |
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Wigeon |
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Goose |
Canada* |
Greylag |
Pink-footed |
White-fronted** (England and Wales only) |
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Wader |
Golden plover |
Common snipe |
Woodcock |
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Other |
Coot |
Moorhen |
*Canada geese
This species can be shot throughout the year (i.e. during the close season) in England only under the terms and conditions of specific general licences. Click here to find out more.
**White-fronted geese
There are two races: European white-fronted goose, which can be shot throughout England and Wales, and the Greenland white-fronted goose, wintering mainly on the west coast of Wales. The latter is part of a declining population which is expected shortly to receive full statutory protection but, in the meantime, continues to be subject to a voluntary no-shooting moratorium by BASC-affiliated clubs.
NORTHERN IRELAND
The species that can be shot during their open season (Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985) are:
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Duck |
Gadwall |
Goldeneye |
Mallard |
Pintail |
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Pochard |
Scaup |
Shoveler |
Teal |
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Tufted duck |
Wigeon |
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Goose |
Canada |
Greylag |
Pink-footed |
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Wader |
Common snipe |
Jack snipe |
Golden plover |
There is no shooting after 31 January.
ISLE OF MAN
The following species can be shot during the open season (Wildlife Act 1990)
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Duck |
Mallard |
Teal |
Wigeon |
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Goose |
Canada |
Greylag |
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Wader |
Common snipe |
Woodcock |
The geese listed can only be shot during the open season as specified on the general licence. See the DAFF website for the terms and conditions of general licences www.gov.im/daff
GUERNSEY
The shooting of ducks and geese is not permitted.
JERSEY
The shooting of ducks and geese is not permitted
