Re: Cottontail Rabbit Hunting in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach area
Originally Posted by
Gavin
@Peter Pepper Thanks for the info! I'm still waiting to hear back from conservation on an official answer for Dumont, but you're probably spot on. Again, once I hear back, I'll post from everyone here.
I've started scouting some areas further out of town, down some logging roads. Just parking at the gates and hiking in.
I spotted quite a few cotton tail as well as trails and droppings while on the logging roads behind Winchelsea View Golf Course.
Can you recommend any other spots that might be worth checking?
If you are going to hunt on private land I recommend you get some form of 3rd party liability insurance: BCWF has an insurance program and on line training specifically for hunting on private land.
There are some good areas down south (Ladysmith and Cowichan) in the Dairy farm and Berry farm areas: I always find the rabbits around blackberry briar's because it offers both food and shelter:
Once again be sure you get permission from land owners - bottle of decent wine can go along way...
All the best of luck
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