Cottons & jacks in San Bernardino?

[SocalAL]

Whats going on fellas,

Im planning on heading up to SB on a weekend scouting trip, read a recent article in western outdoors that said they had solid numbers of cotton tails and jacks running around up there. Just wondering if its worth bringing the shotgun and a couple hand fulls of shells with me on the scout.

Worth it or not? I haven't been up in that area in a long time so i dont want to lug around that extra weight if its not worth it..

Thanks guys,
-AL

 

[Gspman]

its ALWAYS worth it. unless your trying to scout for other game. i tend to leave the guns behind if im scouting so i can concentrate on the scout. but if your just going to hike around and take a look id take them

 

[SocalAL]

its ALWAYS worth it. unless your trying to scout for other game. i tend to leave the guns behind if im scouting so i can concentrate on the scout. but if your just going to hike around and take a look id take them

Im planning on scouting mostly for turkeys , looking to roost some ideally. But that's obviously just a morning thing so ill have the rest of the days to learn /scout the land. The first couple days im planning on scouting for muleys but the last day id like to get some cottons if possible.

 

[xjon]

Worth it. Better to have it or you would really feel dumb when the rabbits and birds are circling/laughing around you.

 

[4x4Psych]

If you're looking for rabbits you should be able to find them in the SB desert/BLM areas so I'd definitely bring a shotgun/shells just in case. When I'm scouting around I'll usually just sling the unloaded shotgun onto my back/shoulder so it's easier to carry. Then when you're ready to hunt you can just put in a few shells.

 

[ilovesprig]

Al,

Remember shells must be non lead......Good luck

 

[SocalAL]

Al,

Remember shells must be non lead......Good luck

Loaded up on steel shot my last trip up north , im ready! Hah now just have to find um. Thanks

 

[PyroTekRob]

Just seen my first Jack this weekend. But it was up in the Palmdale area. We were visiting with a friend for new years. And doing some recon for trailheads and camps to start scouting for Spring Turkey. Sadly I didnt have my .22 or shotgun with me. Wont make that mistake again.

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[rbduffer]

yeah I took out my 17 HMR for rabbit and all the Quail came out to play.
I gotta get a .22 / 410 over under.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

yeah I took out my 17 HMR for rabbit and all the Quail came out to play.
I gotta get a .22 / 410 over under.

There's also 22lr adapters