blackpennant 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi all, just gettin back into shootin, got some permissions for land, have to recon them for quarry, wondering what is the best time of year to start wompin bunnies? using FX Typhoon with Richter Optik 3-9x50E scope with xenon lamp and laser range finder also lookin for info on shooting Woodpigeon any help would be appreciated bkpt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxy 617 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi and welcome to the site. Anytime is good for rabbits but if your wanting easy rabbits, over the summer months would be best as most are as green as the hills. They get a little wiser as they get older but your success will all depend on your approach and fieldcraft. The more you hit them with a lamp the shyer they will become as to adding to the challenge. Wet and windy nights are generally winners but it all depends on the type of shooting your into. Personally sat waiting for the bunnys to come to you isnt for me but each to his own. Remember, the more rabbits you shoot over the summer months will limit the numbers you have to shoot during the winter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackpennant 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks Moxy, so do you recon its better dusk and dawn rather than lamping? also is there a time to lay off for the young to come through to keep the warren? surprised that wet and windy is the better time, thought they would be inside in those conditions many thanks so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt_hooks 188 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wet and windy is the best, because it helps to hide any noise you make, and also dissipates your smell faster. Also, wet nights tend to be overcast, and hence darker at night. Lamping is fine as long as you don't over lamp one particular field. Late afternoon/early evening, and early mornings can pay off, and you are less likely to have a field full of jumpy bunnies. I shoot bunnies all year round, as and when I can, as the places I shoot they are a risk to the livestock so it's a "get rid of as many as possible" job. If you want to control numbers but keep the sport good, then you need a good idea of starting numbers. Remember, these little feckers breed like, well, rabbits! As for pigeons, all bird species in the UK are protected. You can shoot pigeons under the "general licence" issued by Natural England for England Natural England General Licence linky That should be of some use. Basically you need to have tried other control methods, and they need to be a pest, a hazard to health or a few other reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackpennant 0 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Wet and windy is the best, because it helps to hide any noise you make, and also dissipates your smell faster. Also, wet nights tend to be overcast, and hence darker at night. Lamping is fine as long as you don't over lamp one particular field. Late afternoon/early evening, and early mornings can pay off, and you are less likely to have a field full of jumpy bunnies. I shoot bunnies all year round, as and when I can, as the places I shoot they are a risk to the livestock so it's a "get rid of as many as possible" job. If you want to control numbers but keep the sport good, then you need a good idea of starting numbers. Remember, these little feckers breed like, well, rabbits! As for pigeons, all bird species in the UK are protected. You can shoot pigeons under the "general licence" issued by Natural England for England Natural England General Licence linky That should be of some use. Basically you need to have tried other control methods, and they need to be a pest, a hazard to health or a few other reasons. Cheers mat, I've looked into the general license and printed it off to read fully. (ps I'm in Scotland, so read the scottish one) Cheers for the advice, guess i'll need warm clothing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,537 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 welcome to the forum bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,468 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hello and welcome mate ,anytimes a good time to have a go at rabbits i do it all year round .Hitting them hard no thins them out for a bit and keeps the farmers happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steven SNTC 1 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 im sure im not as experianced as some of the old boys on this site but i do no some things wat im talking about and around this time of year all the dows have gone to ground 2 start nesting perhaps in another six seven week when the young ones are heading out on there own will be a busy time 4 you good hunting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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