Rabbits on the fly.


Rabbit hunting today with my friend Eric and his dogs Cheddar and Pepper near Bristol, NY. 
We got two rabbits on some long runs. It was great fun watching and listening to the dogs run. 
Makes me long to have my hunting beagles again. Here is Eric with his rabbit.... 




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  1. RalphsFlyBoxFebruary 25, 2018 at 11:17 AM

    Been a long time since I last hunted rabbit. Good times. Looks like you guys are having a good one.

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  2. Brk TrtFebruary 26, 2018 at 7:37 AM

    Looks like someone is going to have a wild dinner.

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    1. Doug KornFebruary 27, 2018 at 11:08 AM

      Rabbit Hots are very good... try them if you get the chance, thanks Alan for the reply.

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  3. MarkWFebruary 26, 2018 at 4:27 PM

    Doug, you've reminded me of hunting rabbits with my grandfather and his beagles when I was young. Those were wonderful days!

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