Farlows Guide to the UK Shooting Season Dates

The start of a new shooting season dawns on the Glorious 12th.  Guns are unlocked which may not have seen daylight since the end of last season.  Tweeds and technical clothing for the first day of the season are dug out, and boots checked for leaks!  Excitement at the prospects of a good first day is in the air. Below we list the UK shooting season dates:



UK Games Seasons for England, Wales & Scotland

Red Grouse	Aug 12 - Dec 10
Ptarmigan	Aug 12 - Dec 10
Common Snipe	Aug 12 - Jan 31
Grey Partridge	Sep 1 - Feb 1
Red-legged Partridge	Sep 1 - Feb 1
Woodcock	Scotland Sep 1 - Jan 31
Golden Plover	Sep 1 - Jan 31
Duck & Goose	Above the High water mark Sep 1 - Jan 31
Duck & Goose	Below the High water mark Sep 1 - Feb 20
Pheasant	Oct 1 - Feb 1
Woodcock	England, Wales, NI and Isle of Man Oct 1 - Jan 31