Beware Rabbits and Zombies (new crossbow)

[TheWabbit]

Not interested in hunting but I want to learn how to properly use a crossbow. The Jackal was cheap and popular with good reviews. I have some rabbits eating my garden that need removal (since my outdoor cat is now living on a farm and indoor cat is not allowed outside) and there is always the zombie apocalypse around the corner to worry about.

Any advice from veteran bowmen?

 

[Rocdenindy]

Make sure you sight it in good. I had one (need to get another) and didn't have the red dot right and put a bolt through my the wall of my mini barn

 

[Leadeye]

Not sure what tips you are using but even target tips are going right through something like a rabbit. I've see small game tips for bows, you might see if they work on crossbows.

 

[bocefus78]

Paint the shafts hi viz....they are hard to find in grass, etc.

Shoot elevated if possible, this provides more of an angle and the arrow will be stuck in the ground and visible instead of parallel with the ground and buried in the ground.

Not to mention if you stick one, they have to jump off the arrow shaft that way.

Btw....if you live in a neighborhood...in case you didnt know...rabbits let off a god awful screeching noise when shot with archery equipment. Its way louder than you think that little bean eating bunny ever would be.

 

[OutdoorDad]

If you shoot the bunnies, you're hunting.

From the DNR.

IIf you want to trap or shoot the rabbits, you will need a permit from the DNR, or you will need to use those methods legal only during the open hunting season (firearms can only be used where legal). Live cage-traps (wire or wood) that are baited with dried apples or dry ear corn can be effective in capturing cottontail rabbits.

 

[TheWabbit]

Leave it to the DNR to ruin my plans. They are thriving in the cornfields across the street and invading my yard.

 

[devious169]

Bludgeon tips knock the **** out of em!

 

[PapaScout]

If you shoot the bunnies, you're hunting.

From the DNR.

IIf you want to trap or shoot the rabbits, you will need a permit from the DNR, or you will need to use those methods legal only during the open hunting season (firearms can only be used where legal). Live cage-traps (wire or wood) that are baited with dried apples or dry ear corn can be effective in capturing cottontail rabbits.

Thanks to society for all of the rules to keep us safe. See OP? Just trap it and then kill it with a hammer.

 

[TheWabbit]

Thanks to society for all of the rules to keep us safe. See OP? Just trap it and then kill it with a hammer.

Rabbits are quickly killed with a hard strike to the back of the head. Don't need a hammer, just a bat or heavy stick. That's how we killed 'Thumper' during SERE.

 

[OutdoorDad]

Rabbits are quickly killed with a hard strike to the back of the head. Don't need a hammer, just a bat or heavy stick. That's how we killed 'Thumper' during SERE.

Thats why it's called a "rabbit punch".