Year of the Gamekeeper - Part 1

This video reviews nine powerful air rifles suitable for hunting, pest control, and home defense. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, highlights their capabilities, from taking down hogs with .50 caliber slugs to providing quiet home defense options. The reviews emphasize power, accuracy, handling, and specific features like bullpup designs, adjustable triggers, and high-pressure air tanks, offering a range of options for different user needs and budgets.

This video details a crow shooting weekend focused on decoying and managing corvid populations. Experienced hunters Rob Speed and BJ, along with host Johnny Carter, demonstrate techniques for setting up hides, deploying decoys, and executing shots with various firearms, emphasizing adaptability and clean kills. The content highlights the challenges of decoying intelligent birds and the importance of field craft and proper shooting technique for success.

This guide details the setup and technique for night vision rat hunting using specialized airgun equipment. An experienced shooter demonstrates how to effectively use a BRK Ghost air rifle with a DNT Optics 635R night vision scope and a Micro-Dose suppressor for pest control on a ranch. The video highlights practical application, target acquisition in low light, and managing equipment during challenging hunts.

This video demonstrates effective nutria hunting in wetlands using a modified Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun equipped with a SilencerCo Salvo 12 suppressor. The speaker, identified as an experienced hunter, emphasizes the necessity of 00 buckshot for terminating nutria and showcases tactical gear including an Arc'teryx jacket and electronic hearing protection. The use of a Pro-Drive boat for marsh navigation is also highlighted.

This video is Part 3 of the 'Year of the Gamekeeper' series, focusing on various gamekeeping activities. The content includes foxing (hunting foxes), checking on a rearing field, controlling feral pigeons, and inspecting a pheasant pen. It appears to be a practical demonstration of gamekeeping tasks, likely involving firearms for pest control and potentially hunting. The description also promotes channel membership, merchandise, and social media platforms.

This video explores the practice of pheasant release in the UK, examining its impact on game shooting accessibility and wildlife conservation. It features insights from gamekeepers and researchers, discussing the benefits of well-managed shoots for biodiversity, the arguments against current practices, and potential regulatory approaches. The consensus suggests that proper gamekeeping and habitat management are crucial for positive outcomes, emphasizing self-regulation and best practices over heavy-handed government intervention.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.