4Falls Report post Posted September 5, 2015 Does anyone go out specifically targeting rabbits? Or are they mostly just a bonus target while out quail etc. hunting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 5, 2015 I do. Usually around the house. They get so overpopulated if they're not thinned out where I'm at. Good table fare and dog food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Found out theres been some cases of rabbit fever here in Dewey this summer so any I kill around the house I shouldn't handle. Might have to venture out a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skiiiid Report post Posted September 7, 2015 I don't hunt/eat rabbit until I'm in a month ending in "R" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgshooter Report post Posted September 7, 2015 I do. Usually around the house. They get so overpopulated if they're not thinned out where I'm at. Good table fare and dog food. Where do you live? Would be willing to help you out with your rabbit problems My kids would certainly love it. +1 on the hunting months with "R" for rabbit. We wait until October just to be extra safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 7, 2015 My brother and I go high power bunny hunting quite a bit in the winter. Great long range practice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Bonus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 7, 2015 The months that have an "R" thing doesn't really apply here. How hot is September compared to January? I've seen em covered in bugs and wormy with snow on the ground in the cold country. Also I've seen them clean with no fleas or worms in July in the desert. I've read a few papers from university extension programs from different states. They give pictures and signs to watch out for in a diseased rabbit such as organ spotting, sores etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Good info all. I may have to look into some of that research on what to look for. Just thought it would be a good way to put some lean meat on the menu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted September 8, 2015 My family loves rabbit hunting! I took my brother in law rabbit hunting for the first time a few months ago. He loved it! Rabbit hunting is always a great time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Good info all. I may have to look into some of that research on what to look for. Just thought it would be a good way to put some lean meat on the menu. for sure it's a good hunt for lean meat! Don't discount jacks, more meat and from my experience they tend to be healthier than cotton tail. Jack rabbit is a hare just like most all domestic meat rabbits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Yep. Make great trapping bait. Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Thats an awesome rabbit rifle Big Browns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted September 8, 2015 I just picked up some 100 gr. bludgeon tips and can't wait to try them out on jacks. Hope I don't lose any arrows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Thats an awesome rabbit rifle Big Browns. Savage 17hmr. It's a rabbit slayer............ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
