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 Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/14/10 03:13 PM
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tk325
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Anyone ever done it? Any info on what eqipment to use so the rabbit is not tore up too bad?
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: tk325]
#1669733
09/14/10 03:14 PM
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rocksolid
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Academy in Abilene has some small game hunting tips that you should look into
Hunt hard, Shoot straight, Kill clean, and Apologize to no one.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: rocksolid]
#1669975
09/14/10 04:37 PM
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tk325
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Rocksolid, is the 70lb draw too much? When it passes through the rabbit will it damage the arrow?
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: tk325]
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09/14/10 05:42 PM
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RMR
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I video'd a buddy shooting rabbits with a bow. Good stuff. He just used his rage broadhead, but like stated above, I'd get small game tips.
The beauty of the Second Ammendment is it won't be needed until they try and take it.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: RMR]
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09/14/10 06:05 PM
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Kobeer
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i just use field tips when shooting rabbits
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: Kobeer]
#1673535
09/15/10 09:07 PM
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dogcatcher
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I used to use a recurve to hunt small game, actually more for getting out in the boonies for relaxation. I used cheap arrows and field points, that way I was not out too much when I screwed up an arrow or lost it.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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#1673834
09/15/10 11:25 PM
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ParkCountyElkDestroyer
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I only hunt them with my bow now. I just use field tips with those varmint attachment blades screwed in. You can get a bag of 5 or 6 for just a few bucks at bass pro or academy.
Last edited by jensent; 09/15/10 11:26 PM.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: ParkCountyElkDestroyer]
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09/16/10 01:50 AM
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Rebel.
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Getcha some of these:  They're called Bludgeon points. Pretty awesome
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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#1674085
09/16/10 01:53 AM
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Txkiller
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Im shocked you didnt post a pic of the ol trusty stick?
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: Txkiller]
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09/16/10 03:09 AM
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Rebel.
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He asked about bowhunting, not whuppin em with a stick lol. And it's name is Methuselah 
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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#1675270
09/16/10 05:47 PM
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Erichugh22
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I use broadeads that i've already shot either the taget or an animal with. I shot a javelina last week and ended up killing six rabbits with the same arrow and broadhead the next morning. And as far as damaging your arrow it depends what kind of terrain your hunting in
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/19/10 01:22 PM
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Stickchunker
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You can also get some Muzzy grasshopper, their just like the Zwicky judo points, without the point, you just screw them on behind your field point. 
In these times , 'I'll keep my God , my freedom , my gun and my money. Anyone that supports this insanity can keep "THE CHANGE".
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/21/10 03:16 AM
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ChickenWilly
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Ive had good luck with cheap arrows and field tips like said above and my recurve. Its alot of fun for sure
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/24/10 02:37 AM
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passthru
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Ton of fun if you've got a bunch around. I usually get to eat a bunny or two that strays by my stand during deer season and I use a bludgeon head to take them. I miss the lease I had where they were all over.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: passthru]
#1697023
09/25/10 02:33 AM
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Judo's, grasshoppers, or rubber blunts all work real well. Flu Flu arrows will also help .
"Take your kids hunting and fishing and you won't have to hunt your kids"
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/26/10 06:34 PM
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battery 1
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i use a target point with a 1/4 inch flat washer behind it.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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#1708733
09/29/10 08:31 PM
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wingnut
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i use a target point with a 1/4 inch flat washer behind it. +1 this works well
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
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09/29/10 08:54 PM
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eedsmx691
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Alot of fun. Diamond Iceman, 60lbs., shot at 30 yards, field point 
Last edited by eedsmx691; 09/29/10 08:55 PM.
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Re: Bow hunting for rabbits
[Re: Stickchunker]
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09/30/10 09:50 PM
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colt45-90
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You can also get some Muzzy grasshopper, their just like the Zwicky judo points, without the point, you just screw them on behind your field point. +1
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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