Hey I am looking to do a quick rabbit hunt this sat morning but honestly I don't know where to go, I am located in north Orange County and I am thinking of heading up to angeles national Forrest but was wondering if there is anywhere a little closer I can legally hunt the little guys. Not looking for someone's honey holes obviously just general areas if anyone is willing to share. Looking to go out with either shotgun or bow. Any help would be appreciated. Again let me reinforce I am not looking for 'your spot' but rather terrain advice and general areas near oc if you're willing to share.
Looking for general areas to hunt
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Nick,
Understand, if anyone has a public spot near the OC, it's a honey hole......Like a lot of new hunters on this site, you're just going to have to get used to driving......Your best bets will be in the more rural areas of San Berdo, Riverside, and Imperial Counties......Good luck
ps......I'm sure somewhere in the Angeles NF there's cottontails, but that's not the best habitat. Farmland, sage, and grasses are more to their liking.
Understand, if anyone has a public spot near the OC, it's a honey hole......Like a lot of new hunters on this site, you're just going to have to get used to driving......Your best bets will be in the more rural areas of San Berdo, Riverside, and Imperial Counties......Good luck
ps......I'm sure somewhere in the Angeles NF there's cottontails, but that's not the best habitat. Farmland, sage, and grasses are more to their liking.
Nick,
Shrubby areas around a water source are good habitat. When you head out east, check your topo maps, google earth or your hunting apps for active rivers, creeks and canals.
Drive dirt roads in open country and look for stands of sage, briars or wild roses. Look around the edges for openings leading into the thickets, and if there are grasses nearby that are mowed short, there are rabbits there. They will emerge as the shadows lengthen but while the sun is still up. You won't find them out in the open like you will ground squirrels, but you may find them nearby. Hope that helps.
Shrubby areas around a water source are good habitat. When you head out east, check your topo maps, google earth or your hunting apps for active rivers, creeks and canals.
Drive dirt roads in open country and look for stands of sage, briars or wild roses. Look around the edges for openings leading into the thickets, and if there are grasses nearby that are mowed short, there are rabbits there. They will emerge as the shadows lengthen but while the sun is still up. You won't find them out in the open like you will ground squirrels, but you may find them nearby. Hope that helps.
yep good advice. also hunt early morning or late after noon. mostly. lower elevations. washes. with lots of wild grass.Bonejour said: