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What ’s your favourite wildfowl to chase?

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Tom says: One of the most prized species on any wildfowler’s radar has to be the beautiful and elusive pintail. I am lucky to have bagged my fair share over the years and each one holds a special place in my memory. All species of ducks have a place in my heart but wigeon on a frosty morning tide flight with the golden-hour sun is something that dreams are made of. The distinctiv­e whistle can increase the adrenaline tenfold. Wigeon have produced some of my most memorable flights, as well as a tasty bounty for the table. We are fortunate to have most UK wildfowl species on our doorstep, which can produce great shooting with multiple species in one flight. A mixed bag can provide great sport from big tasty mallard to supersonic teal.

 ??  ?? Pintail are beautiful but elusive and therefore highly prized by the fowler
Pintail are beautiful but elusive and therefore highly prized by the fowler

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