Rabbit Hunting F.A.Q.

Quick answers to common rabbit hunting questions.

What is the most common rabbit?

The eastern cottontail.

Why use beagles?

Rabbits run in circles, and beagles push them back toward the hunter.

What is rabbit fever?

Tularemia, a bacterial disease. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning rabbits and cook meat thoroughly.

When does rabbit season open?

It depends on the state. Many seasons run from fall into late winter.

Handle small game safely: skip sick rabbits, wear gloves, wash hands and cook meat thoroughly
Handle small game safely

Hunt4 Rabbit.com is written by hunters, not lawyers. Always check the current regulations.