johnnyjitsu Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Rabbits seemed to have quietend down lately. Spent a whole evening out in last night with no joy again. I didnt even spot one! Is it worth my while cracking on holding out or can anyone recommend a change of tactic when thiing get tough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Loads of people are reporting this mate, I went out last week and got soaked, saw one bunnie, but didn't get close. I've found, on my patch at least they seem to be favouring the afternoons, maybe its a bit warmer, or they just can't stay holed up for any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtboy Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Johnny Prob not what you want to hear mate but went out last night (nr Oxford) in the chucking rain and had 18 in 3 hours between 2 of us. What I have found on nights like last night - savage rain n wind that the bunnies become even more homesick than usual and wont stray far from home,most we had n saw were within 5 feet of the burrow, where as normally they are straying a bit further afield !! Stick with it bud Dirtboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntercarbine Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 yeah stick with it mate, we had a few **** nights recently, so ventured out in the afternoon and bagged four in 45 minutes.(didnt see any more in the next hour and a half though). we then tried to nail some crows as they came in to roost but the less said about that the better. corvids are becoming my nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Try early in morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubb699 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) Try early in morning I agree i got to permission at 7.00am and seen one run off once he seen me Clubb699 Edited November 15, 2009 by clubb699 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANO Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Lot of Mixi been going around Oxford area , so although it hasn't devastated the Bunnies there arn't as many as should be. We have also had major high pressure for weeks no rain to speak of and very light nights, so going out at night is like daytime shooting. Having said that I have had loads of success. My mindset is, expect to see a rabbit in every bush and round every tree, so slow right down and use field craft rather than just strolling around hoping to find a dumb bunny. They are out there they just know you are too. Rabbits are masters of survival with nearly all round vision, hearing like you wouldn't believe and smell and I swear they can feel the vibrations of a footfall at 200 yds. I believe these are three of the four points to consider and eliminate as many of as possible when hunting rabbits. The lamp being the first most important point 1. Lamp ( nothing you can do about it ) it puts them on alert though 2. Hearing make as little noise as possible otherwise they are gone 3. Sight your lamp is your defense they can't see you behind it, switch it off and move they are gone 4. Smell Try and stay downwind they smell you they are gone I have spent many hours over the years going out with just a lamp and leaving the gun at home. The aim is to get as close as possible to the rabbit, watching and trying to read the body language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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