7 Tips for a Successful Winter Rabbit Hunting Season

A lot of hunters can probably say that their first successful hunt was while pursuing rabbits. Whether you prefer to chase cottontails behind a brace of beagles or hunt them on-on-one, use these tips to fill a vest with bunnies this month.

1. TIME IT RIGHT

Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn. One way to maximize shot opportunities on rabbits is to simply not sleep in too late, or to get a quick hunt in before the sun sets. I have run home from work, gone afield for the last hour of daylight and brought a daily limit home for the freezer. It is a great strategy during the work week when an all-day hunt isn’t possible.