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Post by Alan on Jan 12, 2010 20:50:43 GMT -5
It is addictive isn't it my friend. You should also go squirrel hunting at some point, just as enthralling as rabbit hunting and the meat is good, particularly when grilled. I went rabbit hunting the other day and didn't see any, just a lot of tracks in the snow along with some coyotee tracks, I'll probably go again tommorrow afternoon since it's supposed to be (relatively) warm here.
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Post by Jim on Jan 13, 2010 15:49:16 GMT -5
It is addicting. The only proplem is I dont have access to family land or really many friends with land. I'll need to start looking for places to hunt.
Dan I went with Andy from work. He has leased land. Next time I go I'll ask if you can too.
Jim
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Post by Jim on Jan 13, 2010 15:49:58 GMT -5
I saw lots of coyotee tracks too...didn;'t see any but would have shot them if I did.
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Post by cff on Jan 13, 2010 18:10:40 GMT -5
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Post by johno on Jan 13, 2010 21:48:31 GMT -5
I dislike hunting with a shotgun, because I value my teeth! lol A regular .22 bullet does just fine, cuz if you just move around a little at a time, you can see them while they still think they are camoflaged - they'll sit still for you. My friends from down Memphis-way (flat land) say they go out on cool mornings and look for the rabbit breath coming out of the ground. Then they just stomp them and save the ammunition. Personally, I find domestic rabbit edible enough and easier to catch. I'm thinking about getting a few New Zealands.
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jan 13, 2010 22:45:34 GMT -5
Johno, American Chinchilla rabbits are another lovely meaty breed to raise. Their fur is beautiful as well. YOu could make some mittens and a fur hat for the next time minus temps find Arkansas.
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Post by johno on Jan 14, 2010 0:47:04 GMT -5
Wendy, I searched that breed, and yes, they are just what I'm looking for. Except that they cost 5 times as much as New Zealands... But if money comes my way they would be a good investment (think 8-10 bunnies per litter at $25 each!). Back to hunting...
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Post by rockguy on Jan 14, 2010 7:06:44 GMT -5
The problem with raising rabbits for fur is the fryers don't have their mature fur yet, you always are eating older stock. Of course, if you hunt them you get young and old, whatever is around.
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Post by pugs on Jan 14, 2010 20:18:12 GMT -5
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Post by plantsnobin on Jan 14, 2010 20:45:16 GMT -5
I can get you chins if you really would like some. I am sure prices vary widely across the country, but if you get an animal that is pet quality rather than show quality they really aren't expensive. And just because an animal isn't show quality doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the rabbit. I will admit to paying $100 for a mini lop. Well, not me, my husband. It is his hobby, I just scoop the poop. We have bought excellant quality Californians at the price of $100 for seven rabbits. Our friends who are our feed/supply dealer raise and show chins. I'll ask them what they sell theirs for.
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Post by plantsnobin on Jan 14, 2010 20:49:21 GMT -5
Jim, if you ever want to make a trip to southern IN, my husband could take you all sorts of hunting, might as well deer hunt, feels up the freezer faster. Friends of ours have a game farm-Lost River Game Farm-they have a website. They have pheasant, chukar and other kinds of stuff to hunt. Now, I know not everyone agrees with game farm hunting, so don't yell at me if you don't like it.
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