The Wild Rabbit Management And Shooting

Originally published in 1903. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the wild rabbit. Its management, natural history and methods of taking it are discussed in detail. Illustrated

This book shows the reader how to perform all the tasks required of the modern gamekeeper, including how to rear and release game, and advises on many aspects of habitat improvement and conservation. It also covers important and sometimes controversial issues, such as public access on private land, the need for predator and pest control, and many other aspects which need to be considered by keepers, be they part-time or professional.

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of interesting notes on rabbits and rabbit shooting, along with notes on the natural history of the rabbit, prolificacy of the rabbit, hybrids between rabbit and hare, dogs for rabbit shooting, and rabbit shooting and ferreting. Comprehensive and concise, this is a text that will be of much appeal to those with a keen interest in all aspects of rabbits, from their natural history to hunting them. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this book a worthy addition to collections of rabbit-related literature and one not to be missed by the discerning collector. Many old books such as this are becoming increasing hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text here complete with a new introduction on cuniculture.

The air rifle is a very effective weapon for the control of rabbits and vermin. This clearly written and fascinating book covers the following topics in a practical and thorough way. Demonstrates how to learn to shoot an air rifle safely and accurately and how to construct your own forty-yard range; Discusses shooting techniques and all the firing positions; Considers the advantages and disadvantages of using air rifles for pest control and rabbiting; Analyses, and tests in the field, specific models of air rifle and considers what to look for when deciding to purchase a rifle; Covers ballistics, loading, scopes, zeroing, range finding, windage, the difference between good and bad mounts, ammunition, field craft, clothing and knives; Examines the characteristics of the various quarry species (rabbits, wood pigeons, feral pigeon, and rats); Summarizes the law as it relates to air rifle hunting and considers the ethical aspects of the sport, including care of the quarry, how to track down and dispatch injured quarry, and how to dispatch rabbits humanely; Includes a detailed chapter on how to maintain your hunting rifle in good working order. Produced with the technical assistance of top professionals in the field of gun and scope manufacturing.