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Article: Small-Game Shootout: EIGHT WAYS TO HUNT RABBITS AND SQUIRRELS IN SNOW.(East)
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- Outdoor Life
- Article date:
- December 1, 2003
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Byline: Brian Ruzzo
Often thought of as early-season targets, rabbits and squirrels are too easily forgotten during the late season. But now that deer season is almost over, what better way to hone your tracking and wilderness skills than to chase snowbound rabbits and squirrels?
Furthermore, for those without dogs there's no better time to hunt rabbits and squirrels. New snow will knock down blinding cover, limit hiding spots and open up more shots. Here are eight tips to help you win at the snowy small-game shootout.
1. Hunt when it's cold, but not too cold. Veteran rabbit hunters know that cottontails become more active when the mercury drops ...