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Author Topic: Snowshoe Hare  (Read 789 times)

Offline Alvey

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Snowshoe Hare
« on: October 16, 2017, 07:32:00 PM »
I always wanted to shoot a snow shoehare,I  obvious have to go north from where I live now. Any pointers on where I could go for a good  opportunity in the East
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Offline Rough Run

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2017, 07:43:00 PM »
You may be able to go south to find them.  Many years ago, there were sizable populations in the Spruce Knob and Dolly Sods areas of West Virginia, in the Monongahela National Forest.  Probably other areas, too, just not sure.  It has been many years since I lived and hunted there, so you may check the state regulations, but I think the daily limit was 2, not sure about a season or possession limit.

Offline Roadkill

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2017, 10:50:00 PM »
We have quite a few in the Ruby Mountains, Nevada.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2017, 11:00:00 PM »
Come to Maine this winter,I'll take you out with my beagles
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2017, 05:43:00 AM »
Thanks Guys, Daniel your Eight hours from me, I would consider doing it,I have to check what licence would cost me.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2017, 07:52:00 AM »
We have snowshoe rabbits in Colorado and I believe the rest of the Rockies, there are also whitetail Jack rabbits which is a hare, they turn white in the winter too, not really sure where the actually range of the Snowshoe Hare starts, but let me tell you, you shoot a couple of these big boys and it will just about ruin rabbit hunting for you, hard to get excited about cottontail's after you shoot a few!
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2017, 01:30:00 PM »
Norhtern Michigan or better yet, Michigans U.P.
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2017, 05:18:00 PM »
I used to have a couple spots in Elk Co to chase them.  Not anymore.  My buddies and I were trying to locate a spot last year.  No luck.

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2017, 08:57:00 PM »
Saw quite a few during archery season in September.  I'm going to try to get out before the next rifle season opens this Saturday.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2017, 09:33:00 PM »
Only ever hunted them in Alaska.

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2017, 01:56:00 AM »
It is  a down year for rabbits and hares on the kenai peninsula. Hunted every day for a week and didn't see a single one. Give it a couple years before you make the trek to AK.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2017, 08:51:00 AM »
I hunt em with stick and string annually across Tug Hill and Adirondacks of New York, we have plenty of em here.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2017, 05:22:00 PM »
One of my favorite hunts of all was with my bro for snowshoe hares in AK.  Would love to do it again!

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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2017, 11:50:00 PM »


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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2017, 04:58:00 AM »
Rabbit hunting with bow is a blast-with or without dogs. If by yourself look for the eye of a sitting rabbit in thick stuff, really stands out.
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2017, 11:51:00 AM »
I miss snowshoe hare hunting more than anything.
   
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Re: Snowshoe Hare
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2017, 11:59:00 AM »
You shouldn't be too far from some hare hunting. As mentioned their numbers are cyclic. When it's good it's really good and when it's bad... stay home.

Really! You're closer to snowshoes than I am. I've done all mine in the Rocky Mountains which won't help you. Their range across the northern tier of states is extensive.
   
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