Author Archives: Jim Chapman
Pigeons, the number one pest bird!!
The feral pigeon are the number one urban pest bird, though they can also be found in great numbers in the country as well. They exist in every city across the country, and in fact around the world. I’ve traveled throughout Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia, and have seen feral pigeons in each … Continue reading
Prairie Dogs and Airguns … It doesn’t get much better!
I had a great 2012 season hunting prairie dogs this summer, and went after them in several states hitting them in Arizona, Texas, Kansas, South Dakota on several trips. I also got to use several guns ranging from the low end of the price spectrum to the elite models.What I really like about prairie dogging … Continue reading
On the Rabbit Trail!
Another one of those species I love to hunt with an airgun are rabbits, which from a global perspective are probably the most pursued quarry taken with airrifles. The Brits are fanatical bunny hunters, and even though we have a many more small game and pest species available here, we’re not too far behind! The … Continue reading
The Urban Hunter
The use of airguns for urban and suburban small game hunting and pest control is one of my favorite topics to write about. A key factor for the rise in popularity of these guns in North America is that increasing urbanization has resulted in less land available for traditional hunting pursuits. If you spend time around more built up … Continue reading
Airguns & Long Range Shooting
Because they produce much less power, hunting ranges with airguns tend to be closer than when a firearm is used. A common question I’m asked is “how far can a hunter stretch out with any given airgun”? The answer depends on the type of airgun being used and what the intended target is. Popping steel … Continue reading
Of Benchrest Competitions and Shooting Sticks
This week I would like to touch on two items; first a quick word about an upcoming airgunning competition being held in Southern Arizona, where shooters from the USA and Europe will vie for bragging rights and prizes for long range shooting! Second, I’d like to take a look at one of the most useful pieces … Continue reading
Predator Hunting: the Airgunners Grand Slam
Like so many hunters in North America, I spend a lot of time out in the field after predators. Unlike the vast majority, I prefer to go after them with airguns rather than high power center fires. There are practical reasons, airguns can be used in areas where firearms can’t; because they are quieter, lower … Continue reading
Squirrel Season Opens in Most of the Country!
One of the things that gets my blood pumping as summer turns to fall, is the start of squirrel season. I had never seriously hunted the tree dwelling variety, but on moving to the Midwest about a decade ago found them to be a great small game species for airgun hunting. It was once said … Continue reading
Introduction and welcome!
I’d like to welcome you here to the new airgun hunting blog being hosted by Airguns of Arizona. As you all know, there is already a great AoA blog that covers a wide range of Airgun related topics written by Jock Elliot. But as its name implies, this new blog will focus on all aspects of Airgun hunting; … Continue reading
