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Fowling in the Fens

Fowling in the Fens

A typed document titled Fowling in the Fens describing historical methods used to capture wildfowl in the Fens.

Fowling in the Fens

Typewritten document detailing the history of legislation regarding fowling and the use of fixed nets in the Fens.

Fowling in the Fens

Typewritten document with headings Clap Nets and The Trandling Net, describing historical methods of bird catching in the Fens.

Fowling in the Fens

A typescript document page numbered 4, featuring paragraphs about fowling methods including trandling nets and punt guns.

Fowling in the Fens

A typed historical document page detailing punt gunning traditions in the Fens, with handwritten corrections throughout the text.

Fowling in the Fens

A page of typewritten text detailing historical fowling methods in the Fens, including descriptions of snares and equipment.

Fowling in the Fens

A typewritten document page numbered seven, containing several paragraphs describing historical methods of hunting fen birds.

Fowling in the Fens

A snippet of typewritten document text numbered 8m, featuring a paragraph about traditional wildfowling customs in the Fens.

Fowling in the Fens

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