Bunnies. Bearish to the LmL

[WesHarm]

Hey guys,

Looking to pick off my first animal, was wondering if anyone had any tips etc to help me find a bunny or two. Finally got a 22, have a buddy that wants to go out with me... It's just that neither of us knows where abouts to head?

Any tips are greatly appreciated, and if you'd like to tag along looking for bunnies I'm pretty green and would never turn down anyone looking to help out and get out for a trip!

Thanks in advance!

[HarryToolips]

Hares are hard to find in the winter, at least from my experience...their tracks and sign however, are not hard to find, replanted cutbblocks with lots of alder growth is where I see the most sign...you will find their tracks agglomerate especially around places with alder where the weight of the snow has brought the branches down to their level..have seen a few in the winter so not impossible, good luck..

[Trojans16]

Most important thing I've found for this time of year is the right elevation. Once you find that, you will find tracks everywere. From there go slow and use your eyes, they will be sitting in plain site. Also a good dog helps :D
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[albravo2]

I haven't hunted them in decades, but when I was a kid I used to hunt them when it was really cold in PG. I found they stayed very, very still, relying on camouflage and preserving warmth. Even a snotty nosed, freezing kid with his dad's moccasins and his grandmother's Cooey .22 could connect.

I don't see a lot of sign around Squamish. Say tons of rabbits up Placer Rd (btwn Hope and Princeton) a couple years back.

Good luck. Please update us with your progress.

[tuner]

I haven't hunted them in decades, but when I was a kid I used to hunt them when it was really cold in PG. I found they stayed very, very still, relying on camouflage and preserving warmth. Even a snotty nosed, freezing kid with his dad's moccasins and his grandmother's Cooey .22 could connect.

I don't see a lot of sign around Squamish. Say tons of rabbits up Placer Rd (btwn Hope and Princeton) a couple years back.

Good luck. Please update us with your progress.
Placer lk. Road/ copper creek Rd. Just east of eastgate ( manning park) was a great bunny area, this has changed dramatically in the last couple years, last August spent two evenings hunting them without seeing a single one, it was previously almost a guarantee that you'd bag at least four or five at dusk. Must be at low end of the 7year cycle.
Paysaten rd. Was a little more productive, but not anything spectacular.

[WesHarm]

Trojan that looks awesome! Cant wait till my pup is old enough to take out with me! Thanks for the location tips will hopefully be heading out in the next two weeks or so! Will update you guys as i progress!

[BCLongshot]

Most important thing I've found for this time of year is the right elevation. Once you find that, you will find tracks everywere. From there go slow and use your eyes, they will be sitting in plain site. Also a good dog helps :D
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ha ha ha

That's one happy dog :)

[BowRunner]

I took one in September up Gold Bridge way but last month I was camping in Manning and they were all about; but since that is off limits, I would agree that heading just east to 8-4 or 8-5 would be a good spot also.

Hare are like Olympic athletes, so their meat is super lean - chew and spice to taste.

[Sharpish]

Most important thing I've found for this time of year is the right elevation. Once you find that, you will find tracks everywere. From there go slow and use your eyes, they will be sitting in plain site. Also a good dog helps :D
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Awesome dog!

[jamfarm]

You can also try up the Pasayten. I've seen lots up there in years past.

[plumberjustin]

Pasayten is a good spot for bunnies, grouse as well. First spot east of manning park. Have also nailed quite a few rabbits along Tulameen river. If you're into a drive, cache creek and all around kamloops hold descent hare populations.

[Stillhunt]

My best days rabbit hunting are in late fall. If you can time it right, the bunnies are turning white before the snow has fallen. Their fur is thick and they are soooo easy to see. Early spring can bring the same situation, but I find they are somewhat skinny, even for rabbits.

[Livewire322]

How are they around August/Septmber? Do they get wormy? I found a honey hole and am thinking of indulging...

[Mikey66]

Season opening in a few days,........any advice?
Don't think I have ever even seen a hare on any of my rides. I have extensively ridden fsrs within the 300km range of the Lml for quite a few years.
Is looking for bunnies this time of year (west of the Fraser, south of Gang ranch) worth while?

[markomoose]

I can't shoot enough of them.My dog is too old to catch them .They are a nuisance up here!

[Wolvaroo]

I'm looking to go Hare hunting this long weekend if anyone has room for a newbie from the LML.

[Iron Glove]

Son came back from Whipsaw the other day with I believe 3 bunnies, I just came back from a short cruise off of Lawless above Tulameen, spotted 5 grouse in a few minutes.

[sockbot]

Is there any good place to go in between Vancouver and Whistler that is accessible by regular car and a hike? I might be going up for mountain biking for a day but could make it a two day trip for hunting.

[ForestWalker10]

even if its a schedule C rabbit, id like to know where they hang out too. or what sort of habitats they like so i can try and find those areas.

[bacon_overlord]

I got 2 hares on opening day.. but was out of practice. I got to my spot too early, and had to eat berries for 45 minutes to kill time until they got active closer to dusk, sweating the whole time there'd be a bear on the other side of the berry patch and me holding only my .22 and nervous smile, but luckily none around.

Eventually I heard them mucking around alot in the thick, and finally spotted them on the grassy areas of the road. Dropped 2, used the gutless method and carried them in the free corona cooler backpack on ice. They'll braise up nicely.

[ACB]

Years ago I saw lots up the Pasayten as well, but they were Mountain Cottontails, not Snowshoes hares. I don't doubt that there are lots of Snowshoes up there though. Just have to remember that mountain cottontails are protected.