A landscape of Lindisfarne
A landscape of Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne wildfowling permit

Season 2023/2024

Lindisfarne Wildfowling Permit application form

Reminder

  •  Please check permit costs following changes for the 2023/24 season.
    • Payment methods accepted: cheque / BACS / over-the-phone card payment (see application for more information).
  • Please fully review all documents following changes to some permit types.
    • First time permit takers are required to attend an online wildfowling presentation and must meet with the Lindisfarne Wildfowling Warden prior to visiting the NNR for the first time.
    • 3-day Introductory permit takers need to attend an online wildfowling presentation and must contact BASC for full breakdown of requirements prior to applying. Anyone who has previously taken a permit at Lindisfarne is not eligible for this permit.
  • Permits are available from 1 August 2023 but will not be issued until the week commencing 14 August 2023.

Important notice

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Change of access points and shooting zone areas.

A section of land previously in the permit scheme was removed in 2018. See area identified in red on the map.

  • This area can NOT be shot over for the 2023/24 season or accessed with a firearm (even in a slip).
  • Further maps and information are supplied in the 2023/24 permit packs.
  • Permits applications to be sent to:
    • Lindisfarne Wildfowling Warden, Natural England, Lindisfarne NNR, Beal Station, Beal, Berwick-Upon-Trent, TD15 2PB.
    • or email to Shaun McWilliams (Lindisfarne Wildfowling Warden) at shaun.mcwilliams@basc.org.uk

Download a Lindisfarne wildfowling permit application form

Lindisfarne Permit Restrictions and Conditions

Annual reports

For further information, please email: wildfowling@basc.org.uk

Bag Returns

Lindisfarne wildfowling bag returns must be completed by 7 March 2024 latest.

Send to FAO Wildfowling Warden, Natural England, Lindisfarne NNR, Beal Station, Beal, Berwick-Upon-Trent, TD15 2PB or email.

Failure to do so may result in a ban

Lindisfarne Wildfowling Bag return instructions 2022-2023

Lindisfarne Wildfowling Bag Return – Gun

Lindisfarne Wildfowling Bag Return – Punt

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Wildfowling code of practice

The aim of this code of practice is to give clear guidelines as to what is acceptable conduct, both for the newcomer to the sport and experienced wildfowlers.

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What can I shoot?

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