Rabbit Hunting - An Unusual and Inhuman Sport

By Ram Collins


The sport of hunting cute and cuddly rabbits may be somewhat of a cruelty to some; however, this kind of hunting activity is a traditional sport that needs a lot of talent as well as patience. In addition, the sport of rabbit hunting can provide a lot of excitement.

Many hunters prefer to bring a dog as their companion in their hunting expeditions. Canines can help the hunter make the rabbit come out on the open where it is more visible to the hunter. However, some don't bring dogs and instead go on their hunt alone which can offer a unique experience. In the absence of a dog, the hunter must learn the characteristics and the movement of a rabbit, almost become one of them.

An ideal time to hunt bunnies is in the first warm days of spring. Here, bunnies will likely be soaking up the sun and having a great time in open fields. This is a great time to break out your rifle and start bagging some rabbits. The time is ideal because, in relation to the winter, the rabbits you seek will be more out in the open and more prone to be visible to the naked eye. In winter, rabbits tend to smartly utilize brush cover and brambles to cover their tracks from nosy bloodhounds. It is important to realize that rabbits tend to run from side to side. This, of course, does not mean that you should not actively watch the rabbit while firing madly into the open field. What it does mean is that a hunter can actively track the path of the rabbit by watching for repeated steps in terms of the tracking. A rabbit will only run in a short line for a short time, changing pace and darting back and forth in jagged hops until it reaches its safe cover. Knowing this, follow the rabbit with your tracking skills and nail it before it hops down the rabbit hole and back to Wonderland.

In hunting rabbits, some hunters make the error of making too much sound as they move closer to the rabbit. The best way to bag one is by patiently and steadily following the target before letting go of the trigger. You can't just bolt in a rabbit field with your guns blazing as this won't earn you any catch.

The overall best technique for hunting rabbits is what is known as the "stop and go" technique. This technique is exactly what it sounds like; the essence of the stop and go technique is in utilizing tip-toe style movements and stalking the rabbit through watching it, moving towards it and moving further towards it. As you can pattern the rabbits' movements, you can eventually squeeze off a shot and throw poor Cottontail in the trunk to impress all of your friends. If you miss, however, be careful. Some rabbits actually bite.




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