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Post by drfleck on Dec 11, 2022 18:36:54 GMT -5
I took my cousin out for his first rabbit hunt yesterday. We hunted public land and each managed a bunny. Missed a few too. I went back and tried a different unit today and managed another. Yesterday we were walking along the edge of thickets where they meet more open woods or fields. Rascals would not run out into the open for a clear shot. Every one took off straight into heavy cover. It's like they know. Today I walked along a creek bottom and they were coming out of the tall grass and running up the creek bank away from me. Funny watching the grass shake as the rabbits run along underneath. Then out pops the rabbit into the woods. Anyone else stomping brush? Here's today's.  |
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Post by jman46151 on Dec 12, 2022 12:21:45 GMT -5
I would be out but with the way the forecast is looking I figure I better get out and hunt ducks while I can. Once it freezes up I'll get out a few times.
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Post by drfleck on Dec 17, 2022 10:27:49 GMT -5
Second of the day between the three of us.  |
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Post by drfleck on Dec 17, 2022 15:12:31 GMT -5
Ended the day with three rabbits. Had plenty of action. I believe we saw over ten. A good time was had.
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Post by bowonlykindofguy1 on Dec 17, 2022 19:35:18 GMT -5
Won't be long and I will start adding to this thread as well.
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Post by drfleck on Dec 27, 2022 21:29:03 GMT -5
Hunted solo for a couple hours yesterday afternoon. Saw three, killed two. I wish the snow would hang around but it looks like warm temps and rain are coming for this weekend. May have to give the squirrels a try.  |
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Post by drfleck on Dec 31, 2022 19:11:06 GMT -5
Rabbit hunt turned into a squirrel hunt today. But given the conditions I was happy to get this one. This pic was taken on his front porch, his house is in the background.  |
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Post by squirrelhunter on Jan 2, 2023 11:37:28 GMT -5
Since the owner of where I hunt don't want me hunting anything while deer season's on I have to wait until it's all over. I usually only manage to get out once or twice a season anyways because of my health so it's usually in late January or February before I go and that depends on the weather.
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Post by bowonlykindofguy1 on Jan 2, 2023 13:35:23 GMT -5
Went out today with my pops,and his 11 year old beagle. Didn't shoot any today just getting the dog some exercise and a tune up for her nose. She didn't do bad for first time out since last year. Couple more trips working her then we will take a few.
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Post by bowonlykindofguy1 on Jan 7, 2023 16:11:51 GMT -5
Another trip out today with my pops. The dog ran a rabbit for about 20 minutes nonstop today. Had to shoot it so she could get the fur in her mouth. Ran a couple more as well but it is so thick in there they just wouldn't come out. Still a good time.
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Post by drfleck on Jan 7, 2023 17:48:52 GMT -5
Went out today with two of my cousins. Walked for a couple hours before seeing any and then when we finally jumped a couple they were out too far. After another hour of walking we decided to head back to the truck. I mentioned that there was a field corner on the way back that held a blow down out of which I had jumped a rabbit on two previous trips. I missed him each time. This time I went into the woods and my cousins stayed out on the field edge. I was just about to give up when I heard my cousin holler and shoot. Got him. The third time was the charm. I had a lot of fun today and got some good exercise. I think I'll try a new spot tomorrow.
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Post by featherduster on Jan 7, 2023 21:25:08 GMT -5
I miss rabbit hunting.
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Post by drfleck on Jan 8, 2023 18:27:18 GMT -5
Managed to go two for two today. Both rabbits flushed out of tall grass along a creek bank. A productive tactic has been having one hunter walk along the bottom of the creek or side hill of the creek bank and another hunter several yards back from the crest to shoot them as they run up and out.  |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 15, 2023 10:48:10 GMT -5
Last time I shot some rabbits I had given them to the guy I was hunting with.
However, I would like to shoot some more and keep them for myself. I was talking with my wife at her family's house yesterday and we got on the topic of eating rabbits. I thought it would be nice to get some and take them over there to eat.
Although I found a good video on how to clean them right, he was using a pressure cooker to preserve them. I don't have a pressure cooker so I was thinking of freezing a few at a time. Is anyone willing to share some good tips on freezing them?
Thank you.
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Post by drfleck on Jan 15, 2023 12:00:18 GMT -5
Last time I shot some rabbits I had given them to the guy I was hunting with. However, I would like to shoot some more and keep them for myself. I was talking with my wife at her family's house yesterday and we got on the topic of eating rabbits. I thought it would be nice to get some and take them over there to eat. Although I found a good video on how to clean them right, he was using a pressure cooker to preserve them. I don't have a pressure cooker so I was thinking of freezing a few at a time. Is anyone willing to share some good tips on freezing them? Thank you. I've never frozen any. But if I were going to I'd probably cut them into five pieces and vacuum seal them. If you don't have a vacuum sealer you could put them in a container, fill the container with water to cover, then freeze. Should eliminate the chance of freezer burn. But, will of course, take longer to thaw and use more freezer space. |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 15, 2023 13:29:57 GMT -5
I do have a food saver vacuum sealer. Thanks for the info👍
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Post by drfleck on Jan 15, 2023 19:14:49 GMT -5
I do have a food saver vacuum sealer. Thanks for the info👍 No problem. Also, I soak all my rabbits and squirrels in a saltwater brine for a day after they're shot. Brining lean meat like squirrels and rabbits can help keep them moist and tender. The brining also does a great job of enhancing the appearance of the meat by removing blood and leaving a nice pale colored flesh. |
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Post by drfleck on Jan 15, 2023 19:34:02 GMT -5
I went out solo today and hunted a unit I've never been before. I saw 7 rabbits but shot opportunities were limited due to the thickness of the cover. I ended up with two, which is a pretty good day for me.  |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 15, 2023 19:42:59 GMT -5
I went out solo today and hunted a unit I've never been before. I saw 7 rabbits but shot opportunities were limited due to the thickness of the cover. I ended up with two, which is a pretty good day for me. Congratulations! |
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Post by oldhoyt on Jan 16, 2023 15:35:18 GMT -5
It's OK FD, we all miss sometimes. |
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