thanks everyone.
i was using a cottontail distress, and he came running. it was one of the coolest things i've seen in the woods. i mangled his belly, but plan on a return on investment with the next couple of cats i get. anyone know a good resource on how to take care of the fur once you get it, if you're planning to sell it?
the rifle's a .25-06 (a bit of overkill i know, i plan to get a .17 soon)
oh yeah, the snow is melting fast in springerville and the lower areas. I was surprised to find it patchy at best when I got there, I expected more.
Jay