Author Archives: Jim Chapman
Texas Night Hunt
I booked a hunt through Pete Reyes on his property about 80 miles south of San Antonio, with the plan to hunt Javalina with my .308 centerfire and bring a selection of airguns for coyote, bobcat, raccoons, hogs and whatever small stuff came my way. I would have liked to hunt the javalina with an … Continue reading
Airgun Optics
When heading off on an airgun hunt, regardless of the type of game, the type of gun being used, or even the conditions I expect to encounter, my gun will almost always be equipped with a scope. There are several reasons for this; as the acuity of my eyesight diminishes with age a scope helps me … Continue reading
Can We Hide?
It’s been a busy few weeks, I’m sitting on a plane as I write this, traveling back from Scotland. I was in Edinburgh and tried to find an airgun shop to visit, but no luck. I think the restrictions, or risk there of, must be having a negative impact. We’re in much better shape in … Continue reading
Airgun Hunting the USA
We have a fairly large community of hunters in the United States, and are favored with a lot of game and plentiful land to hunt on. In addition, there are few restrictions on gun ownership and the price of firearms is fairly low. As a result, airguns have remained relatively unknown here as they have not … Continue reading
Took the Bushbuck .451 on a Hog Hunt!!
If you read my posts or saw the videos from the SHOT Show, you know two of the areas generating a lot of interest were the new big bores and the new bullpups. I like bullpups and think they serve a purpose, though truth be told I am more of a traditionalist when it comes … Continue reading
Raccons and Airguns: Hunting the masked bandit
The raccoon is a medium sized mammal that can be found in virtually every state in the continental United States. It has a ringed tail and a masked face, by which everyone knows this animal. The tail is 10-12 in. long and has a series of rings. They measure 9-12 in. at the shoulder and 30-33 … Continue reading
Back From the SHOT Show: News from AoA
I just got back home from Las Vegas on Friday morning …. it was a killer trip and not for the reasons one might associate with this town! I was at the SHOT Show, and as in years past it was a hectic schedule for me. But unlike last year, though I missed media day … Continue reading
Look Back At A Great Gun That Never Got A Chance
Flying into Las Vegas for the SHOT Show a few years back, I was eager (as always) to see what the airgun manufacturers had in store for us. I arrived Friday night and had to leave for a conference in Germany Sunday morning, which left me with one full day to cruise the show. I spent my … Continue reading
Tree Squirrel Part II
The first step in a successful hunt is to select a good woods to hunt. I look for large mature trees with mast or another food source close at hand. The last few years I’ve used google maps to scout areas that look like good squirrel habitat, which has helped me locate some productive new … Continue reading
Airgun Hunting’s Ubiquitous Game: Tree Squirrels
The gray, red, Aberts, and fox squirrels are all very cautious and elusive animals. To consistently take squirrels requires an ability to stalk, a great deal of patience, and knowledge of the squirrels behavior. I do a fair bit of deer hunting and find squirrel hunting excellent practice for bigger game. I also use my airgun … Continue reading
