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youngbowyer:
I don't have a hunting license so i hunt small game(squirrels and rabbits) i have found some private property and i have the landlord's(also a hunter himself) permission to hunt small game there. Does anybody have any tips for me. I hunt right before sunset, thats the only thing i know. Have not been able to hit one yet.

gstoneberg:
Tom,

You can hunt rabbits/squirrels just like deer.  Find the spot that commands the best view and spend a hunt just sitting and watching.  You might be surprised to see something pop out right next to you.  More likely you'll see game a ways away.  Just keep watching and make a note where they are.  The next day sit where you'll have a shot at what you saw the day before.  Rabbits are likely to show up in the same spot if you're quiet getting to where you'll stand.  If you sit still enough rabbits especially are pretty easy to get shots at.  Squirrels are tough.  I prefer to get in a tree stand and shoot down at squirrels on the ground.  Loose a lot less arrows that way.

Good luck,
George

youngbowyer:
Thanks George. Did u get my pm? also where can i find rabbits during the day. i usually start hunting around 4 then come in for dinner at 6. then i hunt till its dark. This doesnt give me that much time. i never seem to see any squirels either. whenever im in the woods without my bow i see tons, when i have my bow, none ::) what time are they most active?

gstoneberg:
I did, need to look through my stuff.  I'll find you something.  Sadly, I ruined that yew stave yesterday in my frustration with getting a string on it.  It'll be a nice kids bow.  Sorry.

Rabbits bed during the day like deer do.  They find a brush pile, hole under a building, any heavy cover to sleep in.  In the winter you'll find them out when it gets cold catching some sun during the day.  These days though it's a tougher go before supper.  However, any time it is cooler you'll find them more active.  After supper they should be coming out.

Squirrels are daytime creatures.  If I were you I'd hunt squirrels before supper and rabbits after.  Squirrels are most active first thing in the morning when they seem especially bent on getting after food.  They rest midday and then pick up again in the afternoon.  Normally  animals can tell the difference in a predator's behavior when they're hunting vs when they're not, you included.  Find a spot, sit down and don't move for 30 minutes.  They'll come out.

George

youngbowyer:
Thanks for all the info George. Just had a chat with my mom and after i explained to her why i wanted to hunt she agreed to possibly letting me get my license. Sorry to hear about that bow. I'll sure send you another piece. The piece of wood i was talking about is much better quality yew, i'm sure you can make a bow out of it. I have another piece, it's only 48 inches though but its dead straight with only a few pin knots. I'll send you some pictures of what i have lying around.

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