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I am hunting tomorrow for NJ's rabbit opener. Anyone ever eat early season rabbit? Hopefully I'll shoot a dozen and post my pics...
DO you know if anyone ever shoots any jackrabbits or snowshoe hare in NJ? I guess there are snowshoes in the NW part of NJ, but jack rabbits?timberdoodle said:The season for rabbit, hare and jackrabbit, which opened September 26, remains open.
The cottontail is one of New Jersey's most popular game species. They prefer a variety of cover types, so hunting efforts should be directed to areas where fields, woodlots and hedgerow intersperse. A hound, typically beagle or basset, is not essential but increases the likelihood of success and adds to the overall enjoyment of the hunt. Number 6 fine shot is a good choice. Descendants of hares and jackrabbits introduced during the mid-20th century may still exist in small numbers, particularly in Hunterdon/Warren counties.
The daily bag limit is four cottontails, 1 hare and 1 jackrabbit. There is no season limit. Firearm hunting is prohibited November 6 on those Wildlife Management Areas designated as Pheasant and Quail Stamp areas. Hunting hours are 8:00 AM to ½ hour after sunset on November 7 and thereafter from sunrise to ½ hour after sunset until the season concludes on February 15
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