rabbits

[iRem]

rabbits

[Whitpirate]

Some of my favorite first memories were hunting rabbits and grouse. Enjoy the start of the tradition.

[dawei]

Are you aware that rabbit season (09/01-03/15) is closed? Posting photo(s) of your son with poached game doesn't strike me as a prudent thing to do; just sayin'.

[MadHatter]

Love some rabbit hunting... But I didn't think cotton tail opened up until Sept 1?  Wouldn't these technically be poached rabbits?

[duckmen1]

Thats what i was thinking. Although it does look tasty you might want to wait till later in the year

[EDT]

Thats what i was thinking. Although it does look tasty you might want to wait till later in the year

 

[Whitpirate]

Obviously these rabbits were in the garden.  Don't you see him smiling on the yard?  They definitely were damaging property.

[Mike450r]

On your own property all you need are plants you don't want a rabbit to eat and there isn't a rabbit season.

[EDT]

Yes, I agree with you folks, but it may be easier to take down the pics than to explain yourself several times!

[lokidog]

On your own property all you need are plants you don't want a rabbit to eat and there isn't a rabbit season.

That's fine and dandy, but there are restrictions on lethal removal of nuisance wildlife, for racoons, one is supposed to contact WDFW for disposal of the carcass.  I don't think you are allowed to eat them.  Not sure, but I would guess it is the same for rabbits.

[thegamejr]

How can you tell the difference between eastern cottontail And European? the size?

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[biggfish]

there isn't a rabbit season.

There certainly is a rabbit season look at page 70 of the game regs

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[lokidog]

How can you tell the difference between eastern cottontail And European? the size?

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Yes, the Europeans are 2X-3X bigger and often different colors.  Pretty much found in the San Juans and other isolated locations only.

[Jonathan_S]

there isn't a rabbit season.

There certainly is a rabbit season look at page 70 of the game regs

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   WTF? 

 

[h20hunter]

Nice bunnies....you can tell he is jazzed.

[Widgeondeke]

We raise rabbits and attend many shows.
Maybe they shot their own bunnies. I know a breeder who uses a .22 air rifle to dispatch them.
Those could be a cross between Netherland Drawf and Mini Rex and the color is called Chinchilla....
Just saying

[Jingles]

The successful rabbit dispatcher has a sweatshirt wrapped around his waist all you folks thinking they were poached ever think maybe these pictures were taken when the weather was colder and in season?

[BOWHUNTER45]

Here we go again ...Guilty until proven innocent  HOW IN THE HECK DO YOU KNOW WHEN HE SHOT THE RABBITS ?? Is there a date on the photo ? To me picture mean crap without the evidence !!! Like Parana's waiting to eat something alive 

[duckmen1]

If i remember right when he first posted it said he just got the rabbits. Now look at his post and it dont say much and says it was edited.

[Mike450r]

there isn't a rabbit season.

There certainly is a rabbit season look at page 70 of the game regs

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Read the whole post again and you may get what I was implying.  If they are damaging property they may be killed at any time.

[h20hunter]

What edit? 

All I see is a happy young man from a rabbit hunt that has happened at some date and time?

[Timberstalker]

Good looking rabbits!  Way to get him started young.

[runamuk]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/rules/regulations/wac_232-36-051_killing_wildlife_causing_property_damage.pdf

http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/rules/regulations/wac_232-36-055_disposal_of_wildlife.pdf



be sure to also read ALL the wac and rcw's referred to in these rules shouldnt take you more than half a day for this rule 

[dscubame]

Way to go.  Kids getting outside is great.  I have fond memories doing the same when I was his age with little critters and birds.      I trust my daughters will follow in the same foot steps.

[dscubame]

What edit? 

All I see is a happy young man from a rabbit hunt that has happened at some date and time?

 

[dawei]

If i remember right when he first posted it said he just got the rabbits. Now look at his post and it dont say much and says it was edited.

That is true, and; it was upon that evidence that I posted my original comment. Notice there is no followup comment from the original poster. I wasn't trying to PO the post originator; rather trying to show him what the evidence points to. If it walks like a duck..........

[Heredoggydoggy]

I know a guy that got a suppressor for his 10-22 so he could shoot the rabbits that were eating his garden, without disturbing the neighbors.  Me, I use a 22 cal. PCP air rifle on the Starlings and Eurasian Doves in my area.  The neighbors know it, and love me for it--especially the neighbor with the big garden... 

[KFhunter]

There are WDFW police who read HW and post regularly - I do not see the need to "investigate" every freaking picture posted on HW, all you do is prevent people from posting pics.   If WDFW police want to go bust some kid for shooting rabbits that's their call, not yours.


That said posting a link to the rules would be acceptable 

[Hermit]

I don't want to bust the poor kids chops..... Having said that, I don't have much respect for poachers. Rabbits are a game animal with a well publisized season. No different than deer or elk.

[duckmen1]

I dont just blame a kid for his doing but the parents to. Nothing i will make a big deal about but people need to take responsibility for their actions and when wrong is done not have others cover for them. Just saying

[madmack76]

its post like this that are keeping me away from this site I come here hoping for something good but that happens rarely, its not the op but some of the dbag comments if it keeps going I see no reason to stay around here.  I am a hunter and I am not here to make other hunters look like trash we stick together or lose every thing remember we are in the hippy state

[CementFinisher]

 

[Savage.06Shot]

 

If i remember right when he first posted it said he just got the rabbits. Now look at his post and it dont say much and says it was edited.

[dscubame]

So what?  For heavens sake.

[Kain]

That looks like one happy kid. 

[Blacklab]

That looks like one happy kid.

LMAO!!! That's exactly what I was thinking. Couldn't get that grin off with a belt sander   

[Jonathan_S]

its post like this that are keeping me away from this site I come here hoping for something good but that happens rarely, its not the op but some of the dbag comments if it keeps going I see no reason to stay around here.  I am a hunter and I am not here to make other hunters look like trash we stick together or lose every thing remember we are in the hippy state

Posts like what?  

Nobody is disparaging anyone.  Is pointing out that cottontails are a game animal and not in season a "dbag comment"?  If you think so then I hope you never have to meet a Game Warden.

How can you say that good things happen rarely on this site?  For those who are genuine and supportive and willing to give and receive, there are dozens if not hundreds of positive contributors.

[duckmen1]

I love to see pics of people getting animals especially kids. Nothing better than a kid getting something. With that said i like to see it in season though. Thats all.

[pianoman9701]

IMHO, the best lessons in hunting start with an emphasis first on safe gun handling, and next on reading and understanding the regulations.  His muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and the action is open with his finger off the trigger - well done. This appears to have been a happy experience for the young lad and most likely, the pictures were taken during a legal hunting season.    If not, it might be prudent and helpful for dad to sit down with his son and let him know that they may have screwed up and "here's how you keep from doing that again and avoid trouble with the law". A good all 'round hunting education includes discussions and practice of safety, ethics, and adhering to regulations.

I like the picture and the joy on this kid's face. I'd hate to see that turn into disappointment or worse if this were to happen out of season and a game enforcement officer were involved. IRem, good for you for bringing your son up in hunting. We need all the new blood we can get. 

[madcow41]

You only learn by messing up, we where all kids at one time... and I'm sure a lot of you dad types haven't done the father thing ever before. Sure it's a game animal but I doubt the kid is terrorizing the rabbit population and being a menace to conservation by tatering a rabbit or two before the season starts. For all you know he shot the rabbits that were terrorizing his fathers garden.


like any game warden will care about a rabbit when they have more important things to do.

[Fl0und3rz]

I was wondering when witch hunting season started.

[madcow41]

I was wondering when witch hunting season started.

Nice