What Pest Species Can I Shoot with My Air Rifle?

Rabbits, brown rats and grey squirrels are regarded as airgun quarry. The control of pest birds is a little more complicated as you must comply with rules set out by general licences. New general licences have recently been published for pest species including woodpigeon, feral pigeon, carrion crow, rook, magpie, jackdaw and jay. Check for updates and conditions on the Natural England website (or the relevant authority for where you live) and ensure that you stick to the terms of the relevant licence.

Whatever live quarry you are targeting, it is vital to ensure clean, humane kills. Put in plenty of practice on paper targets and always shoot within the limits of your own abilities.