Southern York PA bunny huntin'

[khardrunner]

I'm finally getting settled here in Southern York, PA, so I'd like to start doing a little more local hunting. Anyone know if the game lands are any good for bunnies? I haven't been here long, so feel free to point me in any good direction.

[GregD]

Khard, I don't know about the gamelands but I have had good luck with the amish farmers allowing rabbit hunting. I'd start with them.  Good Luck  Greg

[khardrunner]

do you just walk up and ask them? How would you approach them?

[George D. Stout]

Used to be a lot of rabbits and pheasants around Dillsburg area.  You may want to check with the regional game protector and get some local info.

[khardrunner]

Any York county stick flingers out there?

[Killdeer]

Maybe they're all in the woods...
Killdeer  

[khardrunner]

THat's not a bad place to be! I'm looking forward to meeting more of them as the emerge from thier tree-bound escapes.

[bmfer]

I live in Wrightsville, not far from York. There a couple of guys on here from around the county. There are even a few from Lancaster county. Like George Stout said, there are some game lands in the area, some close to Dillsburg, some more by York- New Salem, there are even some down your way, although I've never hunted those.

[khardrunner]

I know where wrightsville is. I drive through there pretty often. As for game lands, I know there are some down 74, though I don't know what they are like.

Are the game lands in York County pretty busy, or is there room to roam? I don't want to show up ready to hunt only to find out that I've stepped on the toes of some good ole boys club.

[bmfer]

You'll find that the game lands around here are pretty beat down, even the squirrels flee for their life at the sight of a human. Your best bet is to try to find some private land. on second thought, Spring Valley Park might be a good place to try. They allow limited deer hunting, and I know that it's pretty thick along the trout stream, but you have to get a permit. I'm also unclear on small game hunting there.Your best bet for the real skinny is to call York County Parks, they'll tell you the rules. The number is 840-7440.

[bmfer]

take this up for Kyle!

[Paul/KS]

I'll bet if ya hunt downwind of the town of Spring Grove ya won't have to worry about cover scent...  

[khardrunner]

Haha! You like spring grove that much huh? I'm thinkin of hitting up the game lands on 74 down near Delta in the next couple of weeks. If anyone is bored, I wouldn't mind company. Toss me a PM.