Rabbits will never be finished off 8/9 years ago they were very thin on the ground here but they bounced back nicely last few years, I normally average 7/10 an outing and have places where we can do 20s and 30s.....not often but they are there, they'll bounce back more than likely just gotta take the rough with the smooth......I really don't think the thermal tech has helped tbh a man with a thermal scope on a rifle can clear places pretty sharpish