Wildfowling
This category is for the use of firearms to shoot wild fowl. This does not take into account use of dogs during these activities - the impact of dogs and of boats or punts should be considered within the separate relevant 'participation' category (e.g Land recreation - Dog walking: Activities that involve dogs, including when dogs are used for wildfowling).
Impacts of wildfowling include the following:
- Removal of target species
- Visual disturbance
- Abrasion/disturbance of the substrate on the surface of the seabed
- Litter
- Penetration and/or disturbance of the substratum below the surface of the seabed, including abrasion
