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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: simpleperson on October 29, 2016, 09:34:43 AM

Title: Rabbits in Stillwater or Cherry Valley?
Post by: simpleperson on October 29, 2016, 09:34:43 AM: The hunting bug has bit me! This being my first year and having such an exciting success with deer, I'm anxious to get out there and do some more!

I'm on the west side, near Seattle. I very seldom see rabbits around here, but some research has shown that perhaps these two wildlife areas might have rabbit. Since I've got a couple of days off this week, I'm thinking about looking for a spot to shoot a few, and add some more meat to my freezer. I've read a few threads that say rabbits are "everywhere this year" -- any chance that I'll see some at Stillwater or Cherry Valley?

If not, what sort of terrain is favorable? What sort of area should I be scouting for?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Rabbits in Stillwater or Cherry Valley?
Post by: Tiger1358 on October 31, 2016, 07:10:48 PM: Quote from: simpleperson on October 29, 2016, 09:34:43 AM
The hunting bug has bit me! This being my first year and having such an exciting success with deer, I'm anxious to get out there and do some more!

I'm on the west side, near Seattle. I very seldom see rabbits around here, but some research has shown that perhaps these two wildlife areas might have rabbit. Since I've got a couple of days off this week, I'm thinking about looking for a spot to shoot a few, and add some more meat to my freezer. I've read a few threads that say rabbits are "everywhere this year" -- any chance that I'll see some at Stillwater or Cherry Valley?

If not, what sort of terrain is favorable? What sort of area should I be scouting for?

Thanks!

Have hunted both places for a few years and never saw a rabbit there. This doesn't mean there's no rabbit there, but the chances are very little that you might encounter one. I know a few spots where you might find rabbits just don't know how far you're willing to drive
Title: Re: Rabbits in Stillwater or Cherry Valley?
Post by: simpleperson on November 02, 2016, 08:56:57 AM: Quote from: Tiger1358 on October 31, 2016, 07:10:48 PM
Quote from: simpleperson on October 29, 2016, 09:34:43 AM
The hunting bug has bit me! This being my first year and having such an exciting success with deer, I'm anxious to get out there and do some more!

I'm on the west side, near Seattle. I very seldom see rabbits around here, but some research has shown that perhaps these two wildlife areas might have rabbit. Since I've got a couple of days off this week, I'm thinking about looking for a spot to shoot a few, and add some more meat to my freezer. I've read a few threads that say rabbits are "everywhere this year" -- any chance that I'll see some at Stillwater or Cherry Valley?

If not, what sort of terrain is favorable? What sort of area should I be scouting for?

Thanks!

Have hunted both places for a few years and never saw a rabbit there. This doesn't mean there's no rabbit there, but the chances are very little that you might encounter one. I know a few spots where you might find rabbits just don't know how far you're willing to drive

Thanks a lot. I'll PM you.
Title: Re: Rabbits in Stillwater or Cherry Valley?
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2016, 09:37:25 AM: Cherry Valley is pretty much a giant lake at the moment. I imagine Stillwater is not too far behind. I'd look elsewhere were it me. Lack of rabbits plus a ton of water would make for better duck hunting than rabbit hunting.