misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Will I,ll be making my first outting Saturday am.I wondering what you all were finding as far as numbers go. Are you seeing many,or are we in the middle or end of thier 7 year cycle? Thanks inadvance. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 for years I have been hunting a little triangle of .....never mind I am thinking you had something else in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Numbers. We have had some great success on our fav. properties the past few years. This year the number of hare dropped, but the yote population in those areas boomed. Which in turn ruined the hare population. I hope you have fun on you first outing, the walk, fresh air, scenery, and If lucky your first hare. Have fun and good luck. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) the walk, fresh air, scenery The best part of the hunt,a bunny is a bonus. for years I have been hunting a little triangle of .....never mind Just follow yer little nose my friend.LOL Edited January 9, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 2 minutes of giggling and then I realized what your post was really about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pameladallaire Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) The numbers seem to be up here but I'd say we were in the middle of a 7 year cycle. Pam Edited January 9, 2009 by Pamela Dallaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dont' expect to see any on my island thanks to me pet Lynx ! ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Whole bunch of little bunnies behind the hosue in the ravine .If it wasn't for the neighborhood cats , snares would work well. have fun out there. TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Good for now but make sure you quit come spring when they're expecting babies.... "Ya'll would'nt want to shoot an Ingrown hare now would you" Now that's the 2nd time I run this one---nothing 1st time---I'm thinkin a lack of sick sense of humour. Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookieman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I've gotten out every weekend for the past month. .22 and snares. This year was my first season snaring and i'd say that's the best way to get #'s. It also a great way to spend the day. We've got over 3 feet of snow in the bush up here so setting up snares while trying to negotiate a dense forest is an all day affair......and totally worthwhile. Here's a shot from the end of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packrat Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Geez I didnt think anybody used snares that much anymore. Had a bushlot my Dad and I set snares in when I was a teenager----did all right, usually stopped setting them out mid January. Not into it so much now----dont "really" need the meat----get turned off on the whole experience. Maybe its just me getting mellow, just doesnt seem like the most humane way to harvest a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Where Im heading to, is some pretty thick cover and lots of pines. I like to walk a bit then sit. The ones I have shot for some reason ,just hop right to me. I find it like deer hunting. Just sit and watch take a walk. I dont have a dog ,so this seems to work for me. The biggest prob will be the little buggers are white now.LOL I,ll be sure to post some pics,weather it be furry animals or just some scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Not into it so much now----dont "really" need the meat----get turned off on the whole experience. Maybe its just me getting mellow, just doesnt seem like the most humane way to harvest a couple. I use my shot gun Rat.870 mag. I just like to get out and walk. If I get one, it make for a nice treat on the table. Im not heavy into it,but it,s something I like to do a couple times a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookieman Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Average daily temps here are in the -25 range with early mornings seeing the -30's. I just can't sit that long at those temps. Snaring allows me to keep moving and work through different areas and see all the interesting things that go on. Up until the new year I also carried the .22 for grouse. Lots of grouse up here! After 4-5 hours you turn around and head back to check your snares...usually with a few birds as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packrat Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Dont get me wrong, I did my share of hunting bunnies with a shotgun. Put the guns away years ago, too many restrictions. One of the best spots I hunted on a regular basis got caught up when they extended the city limits to include the property I used. Have fond memories of going in there on a frosty fall/winter day and put up bunnies just about everywhere you went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 2 minutes of giggling and then I realized what your post was really about. Ya I was there tooo.. sorry.... I cant spell, and had to look it up. I was snowshoeing the day before yesterday and took notice of way more bunny (hare) tracks than normal.. if i had to guess I say on the upswing up here... mayhaps, Ill get Avery to go snare a couple for the BBQ.... thanks for the good idea'er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Almost no bunnies between Barrie and Bradford because there is a load of Coyotes and a few Wolves. I think I may take up hunting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 We took the boys out last week to bunny hunt... It was a great day with many bunnies seen, however only one brought home for the table. The boys had a great time, mostly laughing at their mom as she continually tripped over brush landing on her behind. These are moments that make memories that will last a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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