Rabbit/Squirrel hunt

[davsel]

In bad weather they're usually hunkered down, but on the plus side you know where they're at. So, it's easier to scare them out, they run a ways, then stop, turn 90° to look at you, that's your chance. In good weather they're all over, I once was walking around hunting looking for them and stopped to look around, one took off like a shot not 7 ft from me. Anyway I use a 22 maxi mag, HP. I only do head shots on the bunnies "lights out". I usually get 8 or 9 when I go out, but I do private property, not public... Never had luck with public...

I agree, if you saw tracks, they were there, staring at you. Either that or the coyote just came thru.

I was taught to stop often. A rabbit's first instinct is to freeze and make like a rock. When you stop, the rabbit often thinks it's been spotted and will run a few yards, then stop and make like a rock again. Then you take the shot.

[cap'n cook]

I was taught to stop often. A rabbit's first instinct is to freeze and make like a rock. When you stop, the rabbit often thinks it's been spotted and will run a few yards, then stop and make like a rock again. Then you take the shot.

i love this characteristic of rabbits.