cjcterrier 20 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi guys just got new permission at the local driving range its heaving with rabbits there tearing up the place i visited it during the day on boxing day and new years day obviously when the range was shut, i took out about 5-6 bunnies each time, due to the range being back open iv been going at night when its shut and working on the lamp, there are the same amount of them as there is in the day but as i get near to them there doing one iv seen a few foxes on there maybe that has something to do with it, can anyone give me abit of advice am i better off staying in a hideout and waiting???? Am i better off turning my light off when i see them then getting closer??? any advice will be helpful cheers lads Quote Link to post
jackinbox99 41 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Rabbits learn quick. Ive had the same problem on both of my permissions. When you first turn up they dont care less, so you can get good bags. But after a few times, you only have to walk into the field and they will scarper. They get very nervous.. and understandably I guess! I find sometimes hiding up down wind within shooting range of where you have seen them and waiting does the trick. You may have to wait a long time though sometimes. Other times, its just down to stalking. Sticking to the hedgerows, moving extremely slowly and etch your way to them. If they look up, stop and wait until they start eating again. It can be very frustrating as sometimes you get nearly within range and they leg it. Foxes can scare them off for a bit - one of my fields has a few foxes in it. Id also turn the lamp off until you get closer to them. Good luck! Quote Link to post
porkycrook 466 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Change your routine, get down wind, keep still and use the lamp as a spotter then turn the light off and then walk slowly to get into range then turn the lamp back on to take the shot. Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 What colour light are you using and typically at what range are you shooting them at. Quote Link to post
cjcterrier 20 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Cheers will let you know how i get on tonight Quote Link to post
jmj121 30 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 maybe NV is the answer....... they wont see you coming !! Quote Link to post
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