Jacks are out in central Alberta

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Jackrabbits are out all over the place in central Alberta the light snow today got them moving. Got this guy off the back deck today, went to go pick him up and spooked 2 more. I only took the one because I’m the only one going to eat them in my house.
Went around for a quick quad ride and I was seeing fresh tracks and a few more running around this evening.
 

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Asked and answered, didnt want to take over the thread with my question.
I am glad that others mark the change of the seasons with activities (other than the time change) like hunting, getting ready for fishing or spring calving and then working the ground and other things to keep us going here in the Great White North (thanks Bob and Doug).
Best Regards,
Rob
 
If you could shoot em in Calgary you'd never have to buy meat again.
Bloody things are everywhere all the time
Same in Edmonton. Snowshoe hares infesting the neighborhood and healthy population of cottontails hiding in the ravines and river valley bushes.
Statistically in a city of 1 million there’s got to be a few people snaring them or popping them with a pellet within city limits😉
They sure are visible against the brown vegetation right now
 
I always wanted to, but I rarely see them in s.e. sask out in the country.

Always in the city of course...

Any difference in terms of eat ability between a cotton tail and a big jack?
 
I always wanted to, but I rarely see them in s.e. sask out in the country.

Always in the city of course...

Any difference in terms of eat ability between a cotton tail and a big jack?
If you don’t follow the low and slow rule with jacks you can tell. To me they will be a lot tougher than a cotton tail. Cotton tail and snowshoe hare are more forgiving in the cooking process. Other then that I don’t think there is much difference.
 
When we lived a little more north west in the province I spent 2 weeks or so every march snaring snowshoe and cotton tails.
Are they legal to snare in Alberta? It’s been the topic of discussion a few times. When I read the regs it says you’re not allowed to trap them, but the Newfies say snares aren’t traps. Lol.
 
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