I used to hunt rabbits years ago by just walking the right of ways along railroad tracks. That's what my dad did with my brother and I. Now I'd like to do the same with my boys but want to know if it's legal. We were always careful to not hunt right up to a new subdivision and also to only shoot at rabbits and not blast away at cans, etc. The tracks always seem to provide great cover in a concentrated area which seemed ideal for bunnies.
I spent a few hours last weekend at Wilbur Wright fruitlessly trying to scare up rabbits. Kicked up all the "rabbity" areas we could see- nothing. Either they were already harvested by other hunters or the hawks and coyotes had got them. I was disappointed as were the two teens I had with me. BTW, they passed the Hunter Safety Exam on-line with a little coaching from dad, so we were all legal hunters, etc. Didn't go to Atterbury because another work buddy said it was real tough unless you have dogs.
Others have said that once a railroad track is abandoned, the property usually is deeded to the landowners along the rail bed so it becomes private property... I just want to avoid a bad confrontation with a deputy sheriff or game warden.
Any suggestions?
I spent a few hours last weekend at Wilbur Wright fruitlessly trying to scare up rabbits. Kicked up all the "rabbity" areas we could see- nothing. Either they were already harvested by other hunters or the hawks and coyotes had got them. I was disappointed as were the two teens I had with me. BTW, they passed the Hunter Safety Exam on-line with a little coaching from dad, so we were all legal hunters, etc. Didn't go to Atterbury because another work buddy said it was real tough unless you have dogs.
Others have said that once a railroad track is abandoned, the property usually is deeded to the landowners along the rail bed so it becomes private property... I just want to avoid a bad confrontation with a deputy sheriff or game warden.
Any suggestions?