Small Game to Big Game.....Airgun Hunting!

Hunting with an airgun is enjoying somewhat of a revival these days. And as America becomes more urbanized, and the countryside continues to be chopped up into smaller and smaller sections that eliminate vast tracts of land, I believe the airgun will become even more useful to the hunter.

Not everyone knows it, but some states are beginning to put laws on the books allowing specific kinds of airguns to be used, even for big game. For instance, starting in 2008, Missouri has added a section to their game laws that specifically addresses the use of big bore airguns for deer hunting. This is an encouraging sign for the avid air gun hunter, and it is my fond hope that other states will follow their lead.

Not all states have laws that make sense. For instance, Texas will allow exotics, ferals, and non-game species to be hunted with an airgun, but doesn't allow air guns for game animals, even small ones like squirrels. So you can hunt an Axis deer with an airgun, as well as hogs, but you can't shoot a squirrel with one. Go figure!

Other states, such as Pennsylvania, don't allow air gun hunting of any kind. So be sure to check your local and state regulations before going hunting with your airgun. You want to be sure of your legal status before an unfortunate set of circumstances messes up and otherwise enjoyable hunt.

I'm including in this post some pictures for your enjoyment. These are pictures of animals that I and my friends have harvested over the years using nothing but airguns. Many of the guns I use were purchased and acquired right here at Compasseco, others were custom-made for me. But by and large, you will find a gun in the warehouse at Compasseco that will allow you to take pretty much any game animal the size of a deer on down to the smaller game.