Took one of my newer toys hunting today 12ga dbl cap gun. I havnt tried small game hunting before with a M/L. I went behind the house in the pasture and managed to see some, of course the snow was to my advantage . 2 shots 2 rabbits I impressed myself I could have shot some sitting still but wanted this to be a challenge this was fun !! Wish I had a good rabbit dog now !! ::
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huzzah huzzah! bunnies are fine first fair with a fowler...but a cap gun? Those things will never catch on!
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But seriously, Huzzah! That's a great start!
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But seriously, Huzzah! That's a great start!
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Yes they do taste better!! :crackup: :crackup:
Check out the pics on this post!
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/ubbthr...mp;page=0#69333
YMH&OS, :redthumb:
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I really think winter cottontail rabbit is one of the best eating meats out there. When we were kids, my Dad brought home this little beagle female and she was the most rabbit crazy animal you ever saw. You'd take her out in a fresh snow and she'd run rabbits until she was so exhausted she could no longer walk and you almost had to carry her home.
Where I live now you will only see snowshoe rabbits, although neighbors are reporting seeing some cottontails. Snoeshoes are fun to hunt. I have a .62 caliber smoothbore but really like to hunt them with a .44 caliber black powder revolver.
Have a great winter bunny hunting, and good eating... :thumbsup:
Where I live now you will only see snowshoe rabbits, although neighbors are reporting seeing some cottontails. Snoeshoes are fun to hunt. I have a .62 caliber smoothbore but really like to hunt them with a .44 caliber black powder revolver.
Have a great winter bunny hunting, and good eating... :thumbsup:
My favorite bunny recipie is to cut them up in pieces (legs, saddle) and boil/simmer in saltwater until tender.Then toss those rascals on the BBQ until you get a fine golden brown. I just talked myself into a rabbit hunt this afternoon, boy is my wife gonna be mad........
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Mr. Flint50,
Are those Cottontails or Snowshoe Hares you are cooking?
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Are those Cottontails or Snowshoe Hares you are cooking?
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We par boil them in salt water also (that takes the blood out of them). Then rinse them twice in COLD fresh water (to stop the cooking). After that we stick them in a crock pot with cream of mushroom soup, carrots, potatoes, a medium onion, one bay leaf, two cups of water (my friend uses beer) and simmer all afternoon on low....
I also agree cottontail are much better then snowshoe. Although if you shoot the snowshoes before they get to eating a lot of tree bark they are not bad...
I also agree cottontail are much better then snowshoe. Although if you shoot the snowshoes before they get to eating a lot of tree bark they are not bad...
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Flint 50,.........Same here, except I put a whole "Sweet Onion", cut into rings, in the salt water with the rabbit.
Then on to a hot BBQ, spreading those same onion rings on top of the meat......along with a powdered BBQ seasoning called "Deep South"....
Deep South BBQ is hard to find in my neck of the woods, but I still get care packages from folks back in Virginia, and Mississippi.
This is the very thing that made the young boy leave home in search of the finer things in life. :crackup:
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We do almost the same thing for fried rabbit, but with a twist: Add a pretty good dose of spices of your choice to the boiling water. Once the rabbit's done, drain it good and coat for frying, but include some of the same spices in your coating. Talk about flavor!
Growing up in the Southwest a long time ago, I developed quite a taste for chili. Add a couple of those dried red New Mexico chilis to the water, then add ground New Mexico red to the fry coating. If you want something really good, whack up any leftovers and roll them in flour tortillas for the best burritos you ever had.
On a related course, I swear Texas-style chili was originally invented for tough jackrabbits, since ranchers sell beef but eat wild game. Debone the raw rabbit and cut it into chunks, then use it instead of beef in your favorite chili recipe. If more folks new about this one, it would play heck with the beef market!
Growing up in the Southwest a long time ago, I developed quite a taste for chili. Add a couple of those dried red New Mexico chilis to the water, then add ground New Mexico red to the fry coating. If you want something really good, whack up any leftovers and roll them in flour tortillas for the best burritos you ever had.
On a related course, I swear Texas-style chili was originally invented for tough jackrabbits, since ranchers sell beef but eat wild game. Debone the raw rabbit and cut it into chunks, then use it instead of beef in your favorite chili recipe. If more folks new about this one, it would play heck with the beef market!
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Gentlemen,
We have never cared much for the taste of Snowshoe Hares no matter what spices had been used or the time of year they were harvested but it is the only "rabbit" we have available. Do enjoy hunting them although we haven't lately. Don't want to shoot something if we aren't going to eat it. (Personal problem.) Will give them another try.
Thanks to everyone for the advice.
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We have never cared much for the taste of Snowshoe Hares no matter what spices had been used or the time of year they were harvested but it is the only "rabbit" we have available. Do enjoy hunting them although we haven't lately. Don't want to shoot something if we aren't going to eat it. (Personal problem.) Will give them another try.
Thanks to everyone for the advice.
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Hey Stumblin Buffler I know the cap may never catch on I here that from my one friend but i had the itch for a dbl shotgun for a while . Flintlock smoothie is in the forecast in bit,lookin to get one soon i hope. I boil them crittters for a bit then fryem up dip in BBQ sauce if you like or salt and pepper to taste . Should heard the wife when i said we were eatin rabbit :: :boohoo: :cry: shoulda had a camera :crackup:
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Hey Windwalker,
When I say "rabbit" I'm talkin snowshoe hare. They are a lot milder if you section them up, then soak them overnight in saltwater to draw out some of the blood. We think of the meat kinda like thigh meat on a chicken or turkey due to its light brown color. One of our favorite meats!
When I say "rabbit" I'm talkin snowshoe hare. They are a lot milder if you section them up, then soak them overnight in saltwater to draw out some of the blood. We think of the meat kinda like thigh meat on a chicken or turkey due to its light brown color. One of our favorite meats!
I took Jake the Wonder Terrier bunny hunting Saturday.
He's no better at learning to hunt bunnies than I am at teaching him. :curse:
We did find that he will back track them. Loves them little "raisinettes" they leave. Once I realized what he was doing we changed our strategy and said "LEAVE IT!" a thousand times or so. At least I know where all the poop stations are.
Saved me having to share my jerky, he was full. He spends most of the time following behind and waiting for me to break trail (we had a bit more snow than in the earlier picture above and he does not like slipping on the crust). LOL. A pair of idiots, but we had a good time (and no Hosenpfeffer for supper).
But he is just a puppy yet. ::
He's no better at learning to hunt bunnies than I am at teaching him. :curse:
We did find that he will back track them. Loves them little "raisinettes" they leave. Once I realized what he was doing we changed our strategy and said "LEAVE IT!" a thousand times or so. At least I know where all the poop stations are.
Saved me having to share my jerky, he was full. He spends most of the time following behind and waiting for me to break trail (we had a bit more snow than in the earlier picture above and he does not like slipping on the crust). LOL. A pair of idiots, but we had a good time (and no Hosenpfeffer for supper).But he is just a puppy yet. ::
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When starting pups, we always lead them around slowly on a short leash so they have plenty of sniffs. When we finally jump a rabbit, nature takes its course. Pup quickly learn which way a trail runs, because they sure want to get at the source!
I am not sure if this is an appropriate topic to discuss on this forum, but since dogs were mentioned, I thought I'd ask.
My family is considering getting a dog (preferably a hunting breed)from a pound. If a dog is no longer a pup, is it too late to train it for the purpose of hunting? We saw a nice beagle that is 3 years old that was found in a nearby town; she is three years old. I was wondering if the dog can develop those skills at this age or is too late? thanks
My family is considering getting a dog (preferably a hunting breed)from a pound. If a dog is no longer a pup, is it too late to train it for the purpose of hunting? We saw a nice beagle that is 3 years old that was found in a nearby town; she is three years old. I was wondering if the dog can develop those skills at this age or is too late? thanks
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Beagles seem to have good hunting instincts. One that is 3 years old may have developed a fear of the sound of a gunshot. I bought mine from a hunting Beagle breeder in Calif who said he waits til the pups are 10 months old before he trys to train them. My Beagle is now 16 years old. She's been a good scent hound but a terrible pet.
