It's rabbit huntin time

Ron LaClair · Jan 17, 2018

If you don't have a rabbit gun and a good rabbit dog then you don't know what you're missin. This is my beagle Dolly and I with a rabbit that she ran to me and I took with my Butt Ugly .54 smooth rifle (28ga) loaded with #5 shot made by Jack Hubbard
http://portalsintimeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/One-Butt-Ugly-Gun.pdf

CapPopper · Jan 17, 2018

Looks like fun im planning on searching for some bunnies but im going to have to use a moderen gun... When I get time im going to bore a 50 cal barrel I have to 54 and make a new breech plug so it'll fit on my rifle since the barrel has a button breech plug and my rifle is set for a hooked breech

robinsroost · Jan 17, 2018

You and Dolly have done well! :applause: My dad always kept a brace of beagles to hunt behind. The last two were Honey and Pepper. Who does not love the sound of their voices? Keep yer powder dry.........robin

Britsmoothy · Jan 17, 2018

Good looking dog and rabbit sir :thumbsup:
Bolting rabbits with dogs is the best :hatsoff:

B.

Ames · Jan 17, 2018

I do know what I'm missing. Don't have a beagle, don't have a smoothie. Trying to learn to do it with a powdered down SMR flinter, and just my eyes. I need a tutorial I think.
I can get dozens with snares but not up here in Maine. Not legal. :doh:

Oh well. Congrats to you. Share the recipe when you cook 'em, will ya?

smo · Jan 17, 2018

Well done Sir :hatsoff:

Skychief · Jan 17, 2018

Some of my best times have been spent in the company of beagles.

Thanks for posting this Ron. :thumbsup:

Best regards, Skychief.

wattlebuster · Jan 18, 2018

Been a long time since I had fried rabbit. Mom used to fry them just like chicken way back when I rabbit hunted in my youth. Your pic brings back many fond memories Ron. Thanks. Good looking dog by the way :thumbsup:

Patocazador · Jan 18, 2018

Got the dog and got the gun but the hawks, eagles, foxes, coyotes, skunks, rattlers, bobcats, and gators got all the rabbits. :cursing:

rushlake1 · Jan 18, 2018

Looks like Fun!..Great picture..liked the article..

Rabbit chowder Rocks!

Ron LaClair · Jan 18, 2018

This one was taken earlier in the season with a 20ga flintlock loaded with #5 shot

faste350 · Jan 18, 2018

i'm jealous!! the beagle I had 25 years ago, I hunted her for 13 years and every rabbit I ever shot over her was with my 20 gauge flint trade gun. those were some of the best hunting days ever!!

azmntman · Jan 19, 2018

Thats old for a beagle?

larry wv · Jan 19, 2018

Good for you Longhunter :thumbsup: I have the time now but the Coyotes have the Rabbits.

Stumpkiller · Jan 19, 2018

Hasenpfeffer for sure! Yum.

I'll bring the Spaten.

sidelock · Jan 19, 2018

Most of mine lived to 17.

nhmoose · Jan 20, 2018

NWTF Longhunter said:
This one was taken earlier in the season with a 20ga flintlock loaded with #5 shot

Nice looking blanket beagle there! That's what we over in NH call that color phase and they are prized.

dragnetbill · Jan 21, 2018

Longhunter,
I'm interested in your shoulder cape/hood; did you make it? What type of material?

Ron LaClair · Jan 28, 2018

Longhunter,
I'm interested in your shoulder cape/hood; did you make it? What type of material?

It was made for me by a friend from some orange wool that she had. She hasn't had any of that material for a long time :shake:

dragnetbill · Jan 29, 2018

Thanks Longhunter; at least it has got me to thinking. It sure looks better in fullfilling the hunter orange requirement than a traffic safety vest.

It's rabbit huntin time

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