Rabbit shoting

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Hi folks just a question when you guys are sat waiting for rabbits to come out DO you shoot the first one as soon as it comes out or do you leave it to see if anymore follow.

[stealthy1 3,964]

I shoot the first one that comes out, I find that if you dont, and the one next to it see's whats happened and does a runner, then its educated, and may be a tadd harder to whack next time, and I leave the rabbits where they fall until I'm finished the session, or walking on, have you found a nice spot to knock a few off mate

[Phantom 631]

I'd agree Stealthy; although many others won't.

 

I tend to bopp em as they show up because I'm impatient (says the man who laid up for 4 and half hours in the freezing weather )

 

Phantom

 

PS: cant believe I missed this post last month!!

[stealthy1 3,964]

I just think its better to shoot rabbits as they appear, that way when another comes out to eat, all it see's is its mates laid down chillin out on the grass

 

I've watched a fox grab a rabbit while the others stood and watched, so I dont think they're put off by the smell of their friends blood, or guts. Also watched corvids ripping in to a dead rabbit while the other rabbits just carried on feeding

[davyt63 1,845]

hi

i shoot the first & the last out.

because I'm a better shot than stealthy & tony :tongue2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no on a serious! note

 

i shoot the first out! and some times i wait and let 4/5 come out.and the reason for this,if I'm using a multi shot then i can get 3 before they all disappear!

3 being my PB

 

regards

 

davy

[zini 1,939]

I shoot the first one, and try to shoot every other one that pops its head out to see whats happening in the world.

 

I find that when you wait and 2 or more come out in the sunshine they start and chase each other about and play and wont sit still for a shot.

 

I like it when they come out, have a look about and then sit and scoff some grass.

 

That gives you the best shot just as they lift their heads chewing to look about.

 

As Davy would say TWACK

[JackReid 35]

Im a non multi shot buddy so on the whole its always first one that comes out, however once he is clear of his hole so he doesnt flip back in there.

[jackinbox99 41]

I tend to wait for long enough for the bunny to get his confidence up, hop away from his hole a bit and start eating before I shoot him. Its a fine line sometimes as i want him to be away from the hole, but if you leave it too long sometimes they scarper before you get a shot.

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

I shoot the first one that comes out, I find that if you dont, and the one next to it see's whats happened and does a runner, then its educated, and may be a tadd harder to whack next time, and I leave the rabbits where they fall until I'm finished the session, or walking on, have you found a nice spot to knock a few off mate

 

Yes mate this new permission i have just got there is a hedge on it where the rabbits are coming through from a wooded area at the back PLUS its ideal for a few loops

[stealthy1 3,964]

I shoot the first one that comes out, I find that if you dont, and the one next to it see's whats happened and does a runner, then its educated, and may be a tadd harder to whack next time, and I leave the rabbits where they fall until I'm finished the session, or walking on, have you found a nice spot to knock a few off mate

 

Yes mate this new permission i have just got there is a hedge on it where the rabbits are coming through from a wooded area at the back PLUS its ideal for a few loops

 

 

It sounds like a nice piece of land mate, with plenty to go at

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

It sounds like a nice piece of land mate, with plenty to go at

 

Hope so i need a permit to get through the gate i will pm you tomorrow and tell you about it.