Wildfowling Permits


Machars Action is responsible for administering and issuing of Wildfowling Permits for Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve (WBLNR), on behalf of Dumfries & Galloway Council.

You can download Wildfowling (Weekly/Seasonal) Applications and Puntgunning Registrations & Applications for the 2023-24 season below:

Wildfowling – 2023 WeeklyApplication

Wildfowling –  2023 SeasonalApplication

Puntgunning – 2023 PuntgunningRegistration

Please send your completed permit application, along with your fee payment and a C5 self-addressed stamped envelope for your permit to be sent to you, to Machars Action, 26 South Main Street, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9EH.

The cost of a Weekly permit for 2023-24 is £25 per week. Cheques should be made payable to Machars Action Ltd; bank details for electronic payments can be found on the reverse side of the application form.  If you wish to apply via email please email completed application forms to meg@macharsaction.co.uk and add £1 to the total fee to cover postage.

For more information, please call 01988 403450 or email info@macharsaction.co.uk.

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