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Shadowlands

There is a preconceived notion with wildfowling that you need wild weather to be successful. There is something to be said about those flights when the wind is howling and the sleet is stinging any exposed skin. These harsh conditions can work in the favour of the brave souls who dare to fight the elements. However, success can also be found on sunny, still days in pleasant weather. Like all conditions, there are some advantages and disadvantages to these days and different factors to bear in mind.

I have a vast acreage of marshland at my disposal, in which I have a few secret spots that can produce good shooting throughout the season, regardless of the weather. The

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