Since I was old enough to hunt, I ve known the Pettiford family in Caldwell County, and since I ve known them, they ve always managed a quality pack of beagles. I have been spent many cold Saturday mornings kicking up brush piles and hollering and firing when a rabbit jumps. Each time that I go out in the woods with the Pettifords, they always seem to harvest the daily limit. The use of beagles obviously increases your chances for success. Taking rabbits, however, does not totally depend upon good dogs.
Hunters can often be quite productive by simply walking in good habitat and kicking brush piles.
If a hunter is lucky enough to find a pile that houses a hiding rabbit, then you can expect some quick shooting to connect on a small brown rocket. Hunting rabbit with a shot gun is the preferred weapon, as it obviously provides you with more shot to connect on one. I have also taken rabbits with .22 rifle. Because hunting rabbit often takes place in the same habitat as deer, during the legal deer season, some hunters may slip a few buckshot in their pockets in case a deer presents a shot. A few years ago, my friend Alex and I were hunting on my family s farm for rabbits.