There could be something in that.Originally Posted by robert watson
We did have the sun on are faces for the most part. On the way out of the estate on grass verge was half a dozen right next to main road
I don't do that much rabbit shooting these days Robert but back in the day, when I had the mania, bad, I spent quite a bit of time trying out all sorts and scoping likely spots. Thats actually the bits that takes the time and if I'm honest the bit I enjoy most. Mainly involved just walking the spots pacing the distance and perhaps putting out a 25 yard distance markers here and there.
Once I'd sussed out a particular in to a bit, I'd store it up in my head and use it when my then Mrs put in an order for a few eaters. I'd check the wind direction, what the light was doing and decide on a spot based on what I though would pay dividends. If I didn't get enough for the Mrs's French recipe (that I can't spell), I'd nip out after dark with the lamp to make up the numbers, around 12 needed to make a proper job of it.
Going alone as Wayler's said, helps too. No chatter and less distraction.
Even with the best planning, best location, sneakiest stalk and ideal conditions, there's lots of other things that can put them down. Predators, on the ground that perhaps aren't obvious to you, or a raptor high above that the bunnies can see but you haven't noticed.
Light wind direction and cover are all worth paying attention to and use them to your advantage, added to that a little canniness with the physical fieldcraft and things will improve greatly opportunity wise. Plus you'll spend much more time simply enjoying the great outdoors observing and learning. Got to get it wrong before you can reliably get it right, thats what I've found.
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