Brush Country Rabbit

Brushy country, particularly dry country, provides what is probably the easiest to hunt of all the habitats; in many cases, the hunting can be done without beagles. Smaller species of oak trees are interspersed with other vegetation and sometimes agricultural fields or pastures. The rabbits can be found pretty much anywhere there is some form of cover. Stalking along with a rimfire rifle or pistol is great fun and an efficient way to hunt. If there is an active agricultural field in the area, focus efforts along the edges and in corners.

rabbit While stalking or still-hunting the brush country, wear camo and move slowly, stopping often enough to allow the rabbits to hop out into view. Most of the rabbits in the brush country will be more active in the morning and evening hours, but during the winter, they will move all day. Rabbits will hop from one patch of greenery to another and then feed. Rarely will they stay in the open between two patches of cover very long.

One thing that still-hunters will find is that once a shot is fired, more rabbits are likely to spook and be seen. Hold tight when shooting and keep vigilant for additional shots. Rabbit hunting in the Southeast is hands down an outstanding way to spend a day. Keep in mind that no matter the habitat type you are hunting, any place where cover and food sources are found together, rabbits will be found, too. Because rabbits are so plentiful, the season is liberal and some states keep it open year 'round. Rabbits are fine eating and provide very memorable hunting memories for both the young and old, so get out that scattergun or your favorite .22 rifle and head to the nearest rabbit cover this month.