"My biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells all my hunting gear for what I told her I paid for it"
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Around here (kamloops) right at first light and just before dark the rabbits forage the road edges eating the clover and dandelions,,,,,find yourself a few fairly secluded logging roads,,,,every time you catch a glimps of one remember that spot,,,it will give you a starting point to stalk them in the brush,,,,,your .22 (495fps) will do just fine ONLY with head shots,,30 yards max,,,,,,I hunt alot of small game with a Benjamin trail .22 nitro piston and have it zeroed at 25 yards .5" groups,,,,,just remember to take your time and don't rush your shots,,,,if you miss an opertunity of a clean shot,,the bunny will be there for another day,,,as far as starlings,,I keep the feathers off them,,,I tie my own fishing flies so nothing goes to waste,,anyways,good luck,and happy stalking
Aim small,,miss small
A lot of these logging roads seem to end at a gate and the road extends beyond the gate but there is usually a "Private Property" sign posted by the logging company.
When people mention logging roads, do they just walk past these gates (I believe its not necessarily legal to hunt on Private Property without permission) or do they simply just walk up and down the roads without crossing gated boundaries.?
Thanks all, great advice so far.
I will reiterate my earlier comment. Perhaps you should take your core course. You will learn about the regulations and the legalities of hunting on private property
Last edited by john.b; 04-05-2014 at 08:55 PM.
Yes,,,highly recommend the core
Aim small,,miss small
Hold off; get your CORE. I find the best bunny hunting is in August and September when there are lots of young dumb bunnies around. Most areas near town, such as Nanaimo and Parksville, require that you use a shotgun with shot or a bow. Unfortunately, an air rifle is not allowed for bunny hunting in many areas around Parksville.
Blitz,
Welcome aboard. Walking the woods with a gun or a bow is one of life's treasures.
I agree with the others that have suggested a PAL and a CORE. You'll enjoy yourself way more when you are packing enough gun and when you are 100% conversant with the regulations surrounding the hobby.
In my experience grouse are much easier to hunt than rabbits but a .22 will serve you well there too.
You are in for some good times. Good luck with the PAL and CORE.
Is Justin Competent, or just incompetent?
A 495 fps air gun might be good for sparrows but that's it.
you will do a lot of wounding if you use it for game.
Terry
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