Mat Manning heads out for a morning in the freezing woods to target greedy bushy-tails as they home in on the pheasant feeders. Cold weather and short days can make the prospect of spending a day in winter woodland seem…
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Cold weather squirrel control
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First impressions: Ultra toasty anorak
When you’re struggling to fight a cold war, Mike Morton reckons you should enlist the help of the Pentagon UTA Anorak Key features •Integrated adjustable hood with fleece lining•High collar with a chin guard•Front quarter-zip with internal storm flap•Large front…
Hunting for squirrels w/ Mat Manning
In this month’s Countryman, in association with BASC, Mat Manning sets up a feeding station to keep his squirrel control in full swing through the summer months Today, I’m shooting on an estate that’s managed for pheasant shooting, wildlife conservation,…
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Kev Hawker’s on squirrel patrol
Kev Hawker treats himself to a leisurely morning in the woods, and brings a few invasive grey squirrels to book while he’s at it. If you asked me to name the most destructive pest in the British countryside, I would…
Tagged with: air arms, ammunition, countryside, daystate, grey squirrel, Kev Hawker, pest control, shot, wildlife, woodland
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Video: Scope-cam hunting and Northern Shooting Show highlights
On this week’s Airgun Show we’re picking off pests with help from a scope-cam and there’s a full report from the Northern Shooting Show…
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Video: Squirrel hunting and AirForceOne Chrono, tested!
Mat Manning is pursuing grey squirrels on this week’s hunting trip, plus AirForceOne Ballistically Brilliant Chronograph is up for review!
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Video: Night-time hunting and AirForceOne bipod review
Watch the latest episode of The Airgun Show! Andy Watkins is woodland rat shooting at night, plus we review the ADRAS Tilt & Swivel QR Bipod
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Video: Woodland shooting and new gun gear!
New episode of The Airgun Show sees Mat Manning head out on a woodland shoot and the latest gear rounded up!
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The Airgun Show – Woodland Hunting Tactics, plus Nick Jenkinson on Trigger Adjustment and Technique
Successful airgun hunting hinges on being in the right place at the right time. In this episode Mat Manning explains how to pinpoint hotspots on your woodland permissions to help you get more squirrels, rats, pigeons and crows in your…
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The Airgun Show – summer squirrel hunting, PLUS the Gamo Phox gun, scope and pump kit on test
Squirrels are back on the hit-list in Episode 55, and it’s time to tailor tactics to suit the summer conditions. Dense foliage makes it almost impossible to spot the pests in the trees, so Mat Manning sets up a hide…
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