Welcome to UK Shooting Breaks.org, the home of the BASC Registered Goose Guide, Des Cochrane. On this website you will be able to find information on many of the types of shooting and stalking that you will be able to do under the supervision and guidance of Des.

Click on one of the top links to find out information on the different types of shooting and stalking that can be done. If you wish to contact Des for further information, then click on the Contact link to be able to send him an e-mail, or to telephone him.

To find out more information on what a BASC registered Goose Guide is, or about news and information relating the BASC, click on the BASC image or on the link on the right hand menu to be taken to the BASC website. 

All EU shooters who wish to shoot in Great Britain with their own firearms must have in their possession a valid Visitor Permit and European Firearms Pass (EFP)

Under section 17 of the 1988 Firearms Act, visitors to Great Britain may, if they are granted the appropriate permit, have in their possession firearms, shotguns or ammunition without holding a certificate.

Specifically, they may have:

• A) A Visitor's Firearm permit

• B) A Visitor's Shotgun permit

respective firearms departments who may issue only for the duration of the particular visit.

Regulations requires the original EFP to be sent to allow the document to be endorsed.

Des Cochrane will act as sponser for such applications whether as an individual or group application is required.

Residents of Great Britain must produce a valid Shotgun License or Firearms License on arrival to Des Cochrane.

Des Cochrane welcomes photographers and photography clubs whether amatuer or professional.

With access to over 10,000 acres of land, you're sure to catch that special wildlife image.

Des Cochrane is currently using a Canon 5D digital Slr with a collection of various Canon Lenses for this projects.

You can view Des's photography that he has taken himself by clicking onto the Gallery link to look into his gallery of images that he has specially picked to be displayed on the website.

All photographs copyright (c) 2007 - Des Cochrane