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Introduction
Founded in 1957 by local wildfowlers to protect their interests
on the east coast, The Leicestershire Wildfowlers' Association has expanded to include many other
activities both in the shooting
and conservation field.
The Association has sections concerned with pigeon
control, ferreting,
junior and educational
activities, dog training,
wildfowling and conservation,
fishing and also attends
local shows to promote the sport of shooting to the general public.
On the conservation front the club has reared and released on
to its sanctuary waters
the massive total of thirty-eight thousand duck.
It is a fundamental aim of The Leicestershire
Wildfowlers' Association to demonstrate, in a practical way, that
shooting and conservation go hand in hand and to pass on the skills,
discipline and concern for all forms of wildlife to the younger
members of the Association.
The membership includes people
of all ages and from every walk of life.
The Leicestershire Wildfowlers' Association is fortunate in not
only having its own area of wetland on the Ouse
Washes but also has an excellent ongoing relationship with
coastal wildfowling clubs
that provides access for the member to other areas in different
parts of the country.
Supporting the British Farmer
We are keen participants in related public events, taking space
to give publicity to our activities, particularly services to
the farming community by way of crop protection and rabbit
control.
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