The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles - Couverture souple

Braithwaite PhD BS(hons), J D J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846893011 ISBN 13 : 9781846893018

Editeur : Quiller Publishing Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Being an effective hunter with a modern precision air rifle requires:

(i) being suitably well informed about the intended quarry species,
(ii) have a wealth of knoweldge concerning different hunting methods,
(iii) a detailed understanding of how their air rifle performs, and know how to maximise its attributes to optimise efficacy in the field, and
(iv) a level of proficiency in shooting an air rifle.

The Airgunners' 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.

About the Author

Growing up in the Lake District, JDJ 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Growing up in the Lake District, JDJ 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Quiller Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846893011
• ISBN 13: 9781846893018
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Easy Access System Europe Oü, 16879218; gpsr.requests@easproject.com; ; Mustamäe tee 50, 10621, Tallinn, Estonia; Tallinn; 10621; Estonie