The Airgunner's Companion
Quiller Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84689-301-8 (ISBN)
Being an effective hunter with a modern precision air rifle requires;
being suitably well informed about the intended quarry species,
have a wealth of knowledge concerning different hunting methods,
a detailed understanding of how their air rifle performs, and know how to maximise its attributes to optimise efficacy in the field, and
a level of proficiency in shooting an air rifle.
The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles, provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge necessary to be an effective hunter. With detailed discussion about the different types of airgun and selecting additional shooting equipment (such as telescopic sights, moderators, laser range finders, etc). Chapters include how to use camouflage effectively, manage serious vermin control and conservation projects, stalking, lamping rabbits, how to decoy woodpigeon and corvid species to the ground, hunting around farmyards and woodland and a dedicated section on the effective control of grey squirrels.
The book unites the latest developments in airgun technology, tried and tested methods for hunting, and the latest scientific knowledge concerning animal behaviour.
Growing up in the Lake District, J.D.J Braithwaite’s passion for hunting and conservation began as a small boy watching his father bring home rabbits for the table and the freezer. Thus began a life long journey into hunting humanely with airguns. As a published scientist, the author brings his scientific and analytical approach to hunting with air rifles to help ensure success in the field. A respected countryman, he enjoys the trust and support of many farmers and landowners. With over 35 years experience of hunting with airguns, the author provides an authoritative insight into how to maximise the weapon in the field to help ensure optimal results. -- J.D.J Braithwaite
Introduction
My background
Airgunning and me
2 Why Choose an Airgun?
The ‘good ole days’ of airgunning
The philosophy of the airgun hunter
Advantages of the airgun
The frustration of hunting with airguns
Hunting with airguns: It’s not for the faint-hearted
Airguns in the 21st century
Airguns: Myths and misconceptions
3 Getting Started
Know the law: Airguns, vermin, and general licences
Associations that support airgunners
Learn about wildlife species
Spring-powered and Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) airguns
Buying an airgun for hunting
Which calibre for hunting?
Establishing the sweet-spot (PCPs)
Custom and tuned air rifles
The best pellets for hunting
Telescopic sights (scopes)
Sound moderators
Getting to know your combination
Zeroing your rifle for optimal performance
My own hunting combinations
Point of impact (POI) on live quarry
The importance of continued target practice
Shooting technique: Some basic tips
4 Hunting: Permissions
Gaining permissions
Shared permissions
Listen to the landowner
Doing your research: Assess the challenges posed by the land
Develop a strategy
Shooting alone or with partners
5 Hunting: Equipment
Getting serious
Knives and knife-sharpening kits
Shooting sticks and bipods
Shooting seats
Rucksacks and backpacks
Laser rangefinders
Lamping kits and night vision
Thermal spotters
Camouflage and hunting apparel
Footwear
Camo-netting and hides
Wildlife, trail and surveillance cameras
Decoys (deeks)
A big freezer
Miscellaneous items
6 Hunting: Fieldcraft
The importance of fieldcraft
Observation
How to use your camouflage and environment effectively
Stalking
The art of ambushing
Hunting in woodlands
Shooting around the farmyard
Lamping
Feeding and baiting
An optimised feeder-based approach
Decoying
Use a broken rhythm
Handling culled animals
7 Hunting: Fur
Rabbits, grey squirrel, wild mink, rats
8 Hunting: Feather
Woodpigeons, collared doves, feral pigeons
Corvids: blue-jays, magpies, crows, rooks and jackdaws
9 Hunting: Things to Consider on Every Trip
Challenging weather and wind conditions
Distance to target
Incline and decline
Checking the zero
10 Case Studies
Some of my own hunting and conservation projects
Stately Estate (I): Squirrel project
Stately Estate (I): Rabbits
Woodland: Grey squirrels, rats
Farm (I): Rabbits
Farm (II): Rabbits
Stately Estate (II): Rabbits and grey squirrels
A farewell, thank you and happy hunting
Acknowledgements
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.06.2019 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Diagrams; 120 Halftones, color |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 171 x 237 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Angeln / Jagd |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84689-301-1 / 1846893011 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84689-301-8 / 9781846893018 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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