If competition for big game like whitetails and elk has you questioning the sanity of arising early, just walk away from it … and into the uncomplicated life of hunting small game.
Hunters often admit the real work—dressing, skinning, processing—begins once the animal is down. But when your quarry is a rabbit, it can be a quick job.
Chasing bunnies with beagles is an affordable, exciting experience. If you’ve never tried it you should, but be careful—it’s easy to get hooked on hunting with these little hounds.
The big game seasons may be done, but that doesn’t mean we have to shut down our 2017-18 hunting. Between now and when spring gobblers officially call in a new hunting year, most states still have opportunities on the books, maybe more than you thought.
Sure, there are many other things for a hunter to do at this time of year, but if someone invites you along to run their beagles, go. Keep these things in mind.