Rabbits

Hunted today for about 2 hours by myself, no dog. Put out 12 rabbits got 1. Only got 3 shots off. You can't imagine how many times I kick them out only to watch them run out the other side and all I can do is watch them get away!  Wish guys were not so lazy. O well just as fun now as when I was 12. Time to fish the Susky tonight for walleye. Merry X mass!!

you must have alot of bunnies around if you kicked up 12 by your self. dont have rabbits around here like that anymore

Caught 4 carp,3 nice smallmouth(smallest was 17 inches) and 1   30 inch Musky. No Walleyes! Better than sitting at home though.

Any takers on the dog? Did she run them to you?

She just a little unsure,don't shoot a rabbit on the jump(over her)she may bark more when she runs on bare ground.I'd keep her if I where you,someone abandon her,years ago that was a common practic after hunting season slob hunters didn't want to feed a dog all year,I've had beagles since I been 8 years old and still have one 12 year old dog that will still smoke a bunny,after he goes,I thinking about starting with some young dogs,I love to hunt bunnnies in the snow.

i have not been shooting them on the jump ive been letting her chase them before shooting them. i just think she needs ran a little this picture was taken the 2nd day i had her so she was still a little bit shy, she has warmed up to me very well. im almost positive im going to keep her now as long as the place im keeping her continues to allow me to keep it there. but if that changes ill let you guys know!

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you must have alot of bunnies around if you kicked up 12 by your self. dont have rabbits around here like that anymore

Same here. All the fields are now housing plans. If I could put up a dozen rabbits in two hours, I'd probably give up deer hunting in archery.

I would definitely give up archery hunting if that were the case where I hunt.  I took my dog out on Saturday morning for a few hours, and she had 2 going, both holed up after about 10-15 minutes, never came out of the real thick jaggerbushes. Saw one other, I blasted it, the wind was blowing pretty hard which made it hard on my dog.  My dad saw 2 more and we both saw some tracks in the snow which was a good sign.  Most rabbits I've seen/had running(5 in all) in a morning, in a few years.

Unlimited rabbit tags in 2B,longer seasons,kill more doe's,the AR a little tough,but forked jackalopes are ok,spikes are for junior hunters.

...same rabbit....12 times.? 12th time was a charm?

1/11 ..... still have her? Why does she need to go now? Have you had any problems with her? How does she look health wise? Is she eating right?

I know what you mean by a shy beagle. She looks just like my little one and she's the same way. You just need to spend time with her. She'll never be as easy to get near though. I bring mine in the house for about 2 nites a week for some t.v. LOL It does wonders for a shy beagle. It makes the difference in whether you can catch her or not when you need to.  Doesn't bark much on the trail either. She's very thorough though and will find a track when a rabbit pulls a fast one .... quick turn, loop etc. when the other faster one might over run it. A quiet dog like that just needs another dog for a partner.

I have 2 one year olds but I know someone who may be interested.

I know you said she didn't bark much or follow through after the shot but did she stay on the track and bring the rabbits around? She must have done something right to kill 5 bunnies in an hour and a half!

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