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since March 25, 2000

With its' very large populations of wildfowl, The Wash has been a traditional focal point for coastal wildfowling. In the 1930's people relied on wildfowling and fishing to earn a living. Today, wildfowling continues to be a form of recreation valued by a considerable number of people, in particular, the members of the twelve clubs that shoot around its' coastline. Many people have enjoyed the magic of wildfowling on the Wash including the late Sir Peter Scott and legendary Kenzie Thorpe.

The SDWA Ltd was formed in 1954 by a group of wildfowlers who wanted to pursue and protect wildfowling for future generations. They have achieved this aim with long term leases being secured from both the Crown and landowners around the mouth of the River Welland. With these leases and agreements from neighbouring clubs, our members have access to approximately 8 miles of foreshore. This area stretches from Dawsmere Creek, Gedney Drove End to the Witham Outfall, Boston.

The SDWA Ltd marshes are visited by most species of wildfowl quarry during the season with the highlight being the arrival of several thousand Pinkfooted Geese. These geese have made a welcome return after several barren years and numbered 9,000 a few seasons ago.

The SDWA Ltd has vacancies for the season NOW! So for further information see our "Membership" page or download an application form now. Any further questions please e-mail the Secretary.

The Secretary

Affiliated to the British Association for Shooting & Conservation