Duck shooting in Lancashire

Duck shooting in Lancashire

The duck shooting season runs from 1st September to 31st January inland, and until the 20th February below the high-water mark. Duck shooting varies hugely depending on the style in which it is done.

About duck shooting in lancashire

The key aspect is whether the duck are reared or wild as the style of shooting varies somewhat. Many driven duck shoots will rely upon a large reared stock whereas duck flighting for wild duck relies upon fieldcraft and luck. The most common species is mallard but when shooting wild duck, wigeon and teal will make up a large part of the bag.

Duck shooting availability in Lancashire

Pilling ShootBGA ASSURED

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Pilling Shoot is run by the Holden family, owners of Hy-Fly Game Hatcheries Ltd, which is based on the edge of Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. We are one of the largest game farms and produce top quality pheasants, ducks and partridges which are renowned for their flying ability. We can shoot a variety of different species which included Pink feet Geese, Teal, Pintail, Widgeon, Snipe, Pigeon, Canadian Geese, Mallard, Pheasants, Red leg and English Partridge. The bag will be mainly mallard. The day is based on a 300 bird day shooting with a line of Ten Through September and October, we can organize dog training days and Dog Trials in our well-grown Fodder beet crops. POA. We can accommodate single guns or a full teams - please contact me if the date you would like is not been advertised - I can also put you on our database and send you a regular email with the latest availability. There is excellent accommodation nearby which offer a good discount to our shooting clients. Please contact me for details.

Weeton Shoot

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Weeton Shoot is in its twentieth season of being run by John, family and neighbours , whose sole objective is to make sure all the guns have a great day.  In the early 1800’s Thomas Miller (a wealthy local cotton mill owner) bought a 3,000 acre estate and remolded it into one of the best shooting estates in West Lancashire.  He planted woodlands on the higher ground to make best use of the undulating countryside and to show all the birds off to their best advantage.  Weeton Shoot covers 400 acres which include most of the best drives he created, plus a few recent additions of our own.  The new additions revolve around presenting red leg partridge from cover crops off the highest bankings and making good use of the prevailing westerly winds which we are seldom without.  The Shoot has over 45 acres of woodland, 10 large ponds and 60 acres of cover crop.  It has 15 different drives and the bag consists of Polish cross pheasants, red leg partridges and ducks including wild teal and snipe. It runs 20 shoots a year including a "Black Powder" Day which is sponsored by the Black Powder Gin Company situated on the same estate. An excellent lunch is provided in the old gun room, including exclusive use of the adjacent Black Powder Spirits Bar. Black powder make over 30 gins (including a world champion Navy strength) Severed Hand rums and Glorious 12th Whiskey.and we also serve the very good local Farmyard Ales. We have a great team of family and regular support staff who mix with the guns all day and help in any way they can, however, you are welcome to bring your own (well trained) gun dog if you wish.  This shoot is our winter hobby and it is run purely for family enjoyment.  It is specifically designed to be enjoyable and not necessarily commercial (we all have other jobs – farming).  The price of £600 guarantees 150 bird minimum – there is no overage.  We shoot 10-12 guns as this best suits our drives. The day starts at 9.30 am with coffee and breakfast barm and description of the day’s itinerary.  The first drive is 10.00 am.  Transport is provided all day (right to your peg if needed).  We do 2-3 drives in the morning;  we then break for a four course lunch followed by the remaining drives to a total of 4 or 5 before returning to the old gin room for the sweep results. Guns can take as much shot game home as they wish. (Safe and insured guns only please) The dates available are shown, but other dates may be available on request.

Harris End Shoot

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Located within the Forest of Bowland next to the Bleasdale Fells, Harris End is a well established driven Pheasant and Partridge shoot in unspoilt countryside, with far reaching views to the Fylde coast and Morecambe bay. We are fortunate in being surrounded by shoots with Abbeystead and Bleasdale being the two best known. Our Pheasant and Partridge are reared locally by the keeper Martin Smith and released on to the shoot well before the start of the season. We have a dedicated team of beaters who have been with us for many years. The land that we shoot over lends itself perfectly to driven pheasant and partridge shooting with birds that will challenge all guns. Our best drives are:- The Alders and Beck Wood both of which consist of mature trees next to the heather of the Grouse moor The day starts at 8.15 with a full cooked English breakfast in the local pub and ends there with a two course lunch. All drinks included. Rooms are available. The day is hosted by Tim Dickson whose family have owned the shoot since the 1950`s.  The farm where we park for the shooting is about 5 minutes drive from the pub, guns often share vehicles and 4x4 wheel drive cars are not required. We stop for sherry and biscuits after the third drive, then shoot through to lunch. The shoot consists of 5/6 drives within easy walking of the vehicles. Guns are often accompanied by their wives and well trained dogs are welcome. About 10 mins drive from Junction 33 off the M6 We are happy to let whole days, but most of our letting has been to small groups and individual guns, many who we welcome back each season. Thank you for reading this and If you would like to know more, please make contact via Guns on Pegs for a chat.

Altcar Estate

Lancashire, United Kingdom

**Location** Situated in a country coastal location, Altcar Estate can offer a wide variety of traditional game including partridge and pheasant days for individual let days, full week shooting or for short shoot breaks. The estate is set amongst 3000 acres of farmland, woodland and cover crops, with a topography that is perfect for fast partridge, pheasant and wild goose flighting. Main driven shoot days include an optional and tailored catering package - breakfast, elevenses, 2 course gourmet lunch and after shoot refreshments, all served in our private log shoot lodge located in the heart of the estate. **Quarry** Mixed bag days consist of mainly pheasant, partridge along with the possibility of snipe, woodcock and widgeon. Typical sized days go from 125, 150, 200 to 250+ if required. **Individual Let Days** We have a number of individual partridge and mixed bird days, please contact us for available dates for the 2023/24 season. **Full Week and Short Break Shooting Packages** We can put together a bespoke package for those who wish to shoot a full week or attend for a short shooting break. The Altcar Estate can recommend local, luxury country hotels that are situated close to the estate to make your stay comfortable, opulent and unforgettable. **Duck and Goose Flights** The Altcar Estate can provide morning, evening and 'under the moon' duck and goose flights as it is situated on centrally on a main migratory path for pink footed geese, with some canadas and greylags that enjoy feeding on the arable Altcar land. **Simulated Game at Altcar Estate** Altcar Estate now offers simulated game days, starting April Spring/Summer 2023. The day will consist of 6 drives that simulate grouse, high pheasant, partridge, duck flush and miscellaneous quarry. Catering is included on the day (breakfast & lunch). Gun bus will take guns to the drives. Guns are teamed into groups of 4 - we can cater for either 16 to 24 guns on the day. Cartridges are not provided. **Simulated Game - Gold Days** Our premium days, these include full hospitality from our private lodge - guns will arrive in the morning to a full cooked English breakfast, and will have elevenses (champagne, sloe gin & light bites) out in the field. After the first 4 drives are complete, we return to the shoot lodge for a 3 course gourmet lunch with wine. After the last two drives, guns return to the lodge to relax with after shoot refreshments to await the teams scores. **Simulated Game - Silver Days** These days are our standard days where we offer 6 simulated game drives. A standard breakfast and lunch are included.

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B&R field sports

Lancashire, United Kingdom

B&R field sports are excited to host their third season of driven game. The shoot is run by Greg and Stephen, stretching across 2 farms based in the heart of Lancashire 1.5 miles off the main road A6 situated between Bilsborrow and Garstang, it is a beautiful setting for a day’s shooting. Boasting an impressive stretch of woodland and large duck pits, with very good cover. flighting later on in the season could be arraigned. We will be aiming to achieve a bag of 60 to 100 with expectations of more there is no overage on our days. The day will consist of meeting at 10am with beacon butties introductions and pegs being drawn followed by 2 drives. Elevensies another drive We will then have dinner which will be a home cooked hearty meal with plenty of drinks and refreshments. The afternoon will consist of 2 drives maybe 3 depending on the time and bag number. We hope to provide an enjoyable and sporting day to suit everyone. If you’re a beginner or an experience shooter all are welcome. We look forward to seeing and enjoying your company through this season.

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