If you’ve ever been caught by surprise by a mighty boom at The Game Fair, there’s a good chance Chris Green was responsible. If you were holding a drink at the time, we hope you managed to keep most of it.
Known as The Cornish Countryman, Chris has introduced countless visitors to the world of wildfowling through his unmistakable mix of countryside knowledge, West Country humour and one very loud eight-bore goose gun.
This week, wildfowling reached Westminster as BASC hosted a parliamentary screening of Call of the Marsh, its new documentary with The Origins Foundation. Filmed on Lancashire’s Ribble Estuary, it explores the traditions, communities and conservation work behind life on the marsh. It’s a fitting moment to get to know one of The Game Fair’s familiar faces and the passion behind his display.
Chris Green at The Game Fair 2026
At this year’s event, Chris brought the atmosphere of a freezing winter morning on the estuary into the arena. Wearing chest waders and accompanied by his much-loved fox red Labrador, Alfie, he took audiences through the sights, sounds and skills of the wildfowler’s world.
Part education and part comedy, his demonstration explored the history of British wildfowling, how shotguns work and why safety always comes first. Duck and goose calls punctuated the storytelling, alongside practical dog training tips that offered something for every owner.
As the imaginary wind howled, the tide rose and geese circled overhead, the scene was set for the finale: the mighty boom of Chris’s 120-year-old eight-bore goose gun, a cloud of smoke and an opportunity for Alfie to steal the show.
A lifetime on the foreshore
Behind the humour is a lifetime of experience.
Growing up in Cornwall, Chris learned to live from the land. His father introduced him to wildfowling at just 11 years old, beginning an enduring fascination with Britain’s estuaries, wild places and winter wildfowl.
Over the years, he has built his own traditional gunning punt, made a three-barrelled punt gun, designed shooting decoys and produced countryside films enjoyed by sportsmen around the world. He has also appeared alongside Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Rick Stein, sharing his knowledge of hunting, fishing and country life.
For almost four decades, Chris has entertained audiences at agricultural shows and game fairs across the UK. His enthusiasm and experience have earned him the affectionate title of “The Voice of the Countryside”.
For those who watched him at The Game Fair, it was an introduction to wildfowling delivered with warmth, wit and a bang few were likely to forget.
Read more about BASC’s Call of the Marsh and its parliamentary screening.
