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Back as a youngster, swamp rabbits ahead of beagles in Red River hardwood bottom land were a lot of fun and good eating.

I used my .410 T/C Contender, wabbits are not that hard to kill. We'd skin'em in the woods, put'em in bread wrappers. Three or four in a hunting vest got pretty heavy. Mamma made a great wabbit gumbo. I still remember eating gumbo in front of a roaring fire on a cold, damp Louisiana winter day.

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I'm with RickyBobby and Dirtfarmer--cottontails East or West with a .410: an old 1970s 870 Wingmaster, a .410 barreled T-C "Carbine," or my old 1951 Win Model 37 single shot.

I use 4s because just one or two will kill the little critter without messing him up much, and the hair in the bigger wound trail shows you where to find the pellet before it gets between your back teeth.

Now in CA I have to use non-lead, so I load up fired .444 Marlin cases with the equivalent of a half-ounce bismuth load--that does the job. If they sit, I try to get the pattern a little high so a couple of shot hit them in the head. They don't often sit, though.

Wish I had the time and space for some beagles. Best little musicians ever! Some of the best huntin' buddies, too! And a real classy "paint job" on 'em by Ma Nature!

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I didn't see any rabbits this last hunting season. They sure are tastier than squirrels. When I'm toting a shotgun I usually am loaded with #5's as those are what I like for small game. Fives usually always penetrate completely through.

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cottontails!

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Originally Posted by AussieLad
I'd love to get over to the USA to have a go at squirrels. Interested to see how they compare to rabbit. Ultimate trip would also see me try my luck on a pheasant or two with my 20ga, and some small stream fishing for smallmouth and brookies.


Sounds like you need to visit Minnesota! smile

I really like hunting squirrel. Bring a lunch, sit against an old oak, and wait for them to start moving. All while watching the leaves fall. Even if you don't see a thing, it's a great time to be in the woods.


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The rabbits keep us busy until sap starts running

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Most fun = cottotails with beagles, most practical ( and what my kids learned in so points there lol) squirrels

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I've changed my answer about 50 times so I give up! Whatever I'm chasing that day is my favorite. If it was a good day with a limit or close than that is my all time favorite, till next time.

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