Faced with a seemingly unstoppable influx of rats, Mat Manning heads out on a nocturnal foray with the Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini I have never known a time when rats were more abundant. The farms where I am tasked with…
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Nighttime rat control with Mat Manning
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Getting into airgun shooting – Mat Manning discusses support for new shooters
New recruits represent the future of our sport and our businesses. Mat Manning reminds retailers of their responsibility to set them off on the right track. © Alamy This article originally appeared on our sister publication, Gun Trade News It…
Crow decoying – The Countryman
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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Nighttime rabbit control with Mat Manning
With rabbits growing wary by daylight, Mat Manning adopts thermal tactics to keep them in check Rabbits have a reputation for being able to breed quickly. That reputation is based on fact and means that they are able to bounce…
HIKMICRO TE19C Thunder review with Mat Manning
Mat Manning puts the HIKMICRO TE19C Thunder through its paces to find out if this versatile and surprisingly affordable thermal imager is set to go down a storm More airgun shooters are switching to thermal optics for after-dark pest control.…
Midwinter squirrel control with Mat Manning
Freezing winter weather doesn’t have to bring pest control to a halt – Mat Manning reckons cold conditions can actually be an advantage as long as you take the right approach Too many shooters head out with their airguns when…
Top thermal spotters compared by Mat Manning
Thermal spotters give pest shooters an unparalleled ability to spot nocturnal quarry in the dark – Mat Manning gives his verdict on four leading models. More and more airgun shooters are adding thermal spotters to their night hunting armoury. Whether…
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Controlling mink populations with Mat Manning
Mink are an invasive species that cause serious problems to British wildlife – Mat Manning sets up for an evening ambush after the pests turn up on his patch Nothing upsets the balance of nature more than introduced species. Ecosystems…
BSA Ultra CLX 160 review with Mat Manning
The Ultra CLX 160 Commemorative Edition marks the latest milestone in the history of BSA Guns, and Mat Manning reckons it does the iconic British brand proud Getting the formula right with limited edition airguns is no easy task. Some…
Crow control – the Countryman with Mat Manning
Corvid control is a year-round job which benefits farming operations and wildlife conservation – Mat Manning heads out to tackle the scavenging flocks Crow control is a very important job on farms and estates. These resourceful corvids are not only…
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