Rat shooting

[sambo123 594]

What time would all you experienced rat shooters say is the best time to go out for a nights shooting? thanks sambo

[tonetone 0]

i shoot rats on my farm from a parked tractor. just at last light. so i dont use any lamp. it seems that is when they start venturing out. only prob is that you only get about 20 mins shooting, then its too dark. however, if you can be botherd going out with a lamp i would say any time, i see them late when checking cows but they tend to scarper, any noise and they are off. make sure your main aim of sight is along a wall, they always keep close to a wall. good luck

tonetone

[Halfinch 51]

Another question along similar lines, will the rats still come out if a security light is on regular? or would the light scare them off?

[tonetone 0]

they dont seem to mind lights. but i suppose one not too bright would be best. their eye sight is poor but the ears and nose are top notch.

tonetone

[sambo123 594]

Thanks for the advice people. Much appreciated Sambo

[danny boi 0]

im on the verge of getting some permission to shoot rats and had 2 plans of attack

 

1. ive got a battery powered lantern that gives out quite low light i was going to use blended cat food and put the lantern on a small stand just off the ground (so i don't put pellet through it) and sit in wait

 

2. ive also got a striker with red filter and was going to put a piece of paper with a small hole in it under the filter to make it even dimmer and then just quietly walk around

 

what do u experiencd lads think??

 

cheers

dan