Bunnies

I went out this morning with a neighbour to try and bag a bunny. I have to admit I have not been having much luck in the last few days trying to get one. That was put right today and we got one in no time. My primary reason for needing a few rabbits is to give George a few retrieves on game before the pheasant season which starts on November 1st. Of course there is the added bonus that rabbit is delicious!

The idea with rabbit shooting is quite simple, you either shoot them with a small rifle from a good distance or you hunt them in cover with a spaniel. The ideal cover is gorse and that kind of thing. George hunts through the cover and when a rabbit bolts he sits, you shoot the rabbit with a shotgun and he retrieves the rabbit to you. It is vital that the dog sits as soon as he flushes the rabbit to allow you a safe shot. The last thing you need is your dog chasing the rabbit while you try and take the shot!

I am still undecided as to what to do in the kitchen with the rabbit this time, bunny burgers, rabbit kebabs or a terrine. I will post soon and show what I decided on.

Going out now out fly fishing for a few brown trout now as the weather is glorious followed by a few pints with Ross our local vet. Not a bad Saturday all in all.