With flocks of corvids threatening to decimate the spring drillings, Mat Manning sets up a hide and decoy ambush to deal with the unwelcome pests. On the farms in my locality, fields of maize grown for cattle feed are usually…
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Crow decoying – The Countryman
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Pigeon control with Rich Saunders
Richard Saunders sets out to deal with a stately pigeon problem The General Licences (GL) have been the focus of much discussion in recent times, causing many of us to reflect on exactly why we shoot animals. Personally, I’ve always…
Airgun hunting on the farmyard
The farmyard can be an incredibly productive place for airgun hunters who know how to employ the right tactics, as Pete Brookes explains. The air rifle is perfect for dealing with rats and feral pigeons, but shooters should always be…
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Best thermal scopes on the market
Best thermals? No, we’re not talking woolly undies, just scopes, and Rich Saunders takes a look at some of the top choices With winter upon us and the nights drawing in, hunting for most means going out after dark. In…
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How to gain hunting permission
Struggling to secure some ground to shoot over? Mat Manning offers hopeful hunters some helpful hints to overcome the age-old obstacle of securing your first permission
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How to choose an airgun for hunting
Sponsored by… For more information, just visit: https://www.solware.co.uk/ An air rifle is the perfect choice for quiet, accurate and humane pest control – Mat Manning shares 10 top tips to help you pick the right one 1. What do you…
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Coping with the cold
Cold weather can bring some of the year’s hottest sport, so Mat Manning explains how to keep your pest control productive when the mercury falls below zero – and stay safe and comfortable in arctic conditions…
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Tips and tricks to find more quarry
Airgun hunter Philip Siddell explains the value of reconnaissance, and shares some tips and tricks that’ll help you find more quarry. Time spent in the field with your air rifle left at home is definitely not time wasted, as a…
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Hunting with a springer – going back to basics
Mat Manning swaps his hi-tech hunting kit for a no-frills springer as he gears up for a wander in the woods. Scaling down his kit and travelling light enabled Mat to move unburdened through the trees Modern technology can make…
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Airgun letters
This is your chance to air your views and opinions! Send your letters to: Airgun Shooter, Future Publishing Ltd, Units 1 & 2, Sugarbrook Court, Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EX or email asletters@futurenet.com, including your full name and address. Join…
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