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[scotty]

I live in livermore CA. i have hunted pieori flats (near james town, new melonies) it's about 500 acers, but no rabbits yet any tips where i can find a good hunting spot. im really itching to bag my first rabbit. i dont want to invade anybodys hot spot, but i need to bag my first rabbit. i will be greatful for ary tips your willing to offer. thanks. enough people viewed this mes. so come on just give me a general area throw me a bone . dont hate me because im new.SORRY once again, i mean it i didnt mean to sound like such a jerk i just dont know where to go i would love to know where i can shoot rabbits other than a farmers land, im a little aprehesive knocking on someones door. im just really excited its my first year hunting thanks for any help your willing to offer. if anyone has some spare time i would be very greatful.ps i did do a lot of research but they did'nt give me any spots to hunt.

[handgun]

Scotty-lotta good hunters on this site and I guaranty that very few, if any, are holdong out on their hot spots. For heaven's sake you just posted this message, it's Monday and most of us are working. Be patient, like a good hunter should be. You will get some quality respones.

[ShooterJohn]

+1 what handgun said.

[scotty]

Scotty-lotta good hunters on this site and I guaranty that very few, if any, are holdong out on their hot spots. For heaven's sake you just posted this message, it's Monday and most of us are working. Be patient, like a good hunter should be. You will get some quality respones.

i was'nt tring to be testy or nasty , im just really exicted sorry.....i should be at work too ,but im an electrical contractor and its really slow

[Braz]

Hey man, chill a bit. Like was said, this is your first post and you expect everyone to jump to answer your question? Most of the folks here are working folks you know. Why don't you spend some of your time, while waiting, reviewing the posts that have gone on here. Lots of discussions about rabbits and where folks have shot them. Use the search engine and spend some time working for the answers. This isn't Obama Care where everything is given to you. By the way, welcome to the group. Lots more folks will be around, and I'm sure before the week is out you will be getting some suggestions.

[scotty]

i said sorry ....i am just really excited pluse i DID NOT VOTE FOR HUSANE OBAMA. and why arnt the rest of you at work?ps. i have read about 10 hours on how to track rabbits what they eat and there habbitat i am not looking for the easy way out i just dont know where to go. and thant you for welcoming me to the sight .

[ForesthillHunter]

i said sorry ....i am just really excited pluse i DID NOT VOTE FOR HUSANE OBAMA. and why arnt the rest of you at work?ps. i have read about 10 hours on how to track rabbits what they eat and there habbitat i am not looking for the easy way out i just dont know where to go. and thant you for welcoming me to the sight .

Hey Scotty, Welcome to the group! If you want a good place and don't mind traveling check out the hills of tracy. I was gonna move there about 14 years ago. My parents were have a house built there, then bad stuff happened never made it. But I remember when visiting the housing tract where it was being built you'ld see jack after jack running around. A really plentiful area. - Jeremy P.S. today is my sunday so I'm at home watch my 1yr 4 month old daughter take a nap and watching Les Johnson's Predator Quest t.v. show!

[handgun]

OK, Scotty, I will apologize for jumpin on ya...I happen to be a card carrying member of "I want it all and I want it NOW" club. Sorry about you being off work, makes a working mans patience run thin. I am sure you will get some good tips and make friends along the way here...welcome!!

[ShooterJohn]

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[scotty]

OK, Scotty, I will apologize for jumpin on ya...I happen to be a card carrying member of "I want it all and I want it NOW" club. Sorry about you being off work, makes a working mans patience run thin. I am sure you will get some good tips and make friends along the way here...welcome!!

i just bought a savage milano 28 gage shottie. the 11 day waite is killing me. im really board sitting around the house, i just really need to get out. after i read my post i did sound like an ahole. im really not like that....ps. mabie this is'nt appropriate but im a darn good electriction, along with hunting its in my blood. this day and age i need to get my name out there any way i can . sorry for getting off track. thanks.

[scotty]

Hey Scotty, Welcome to the group! If you want a good place and don't mind traveling check out the hills of tracy. I was gonna move there about 14 years ago. My parents were have a house built there, then bad stuff happened never made it. But I remember when visiting the housing tract where it was being built you'ld see jack after jack running around. A really plentiful area. - Jeremy P.S. today is my sunday so I'm at home watch my 1yr 4 month old daughter take a nap and watching Les Johnson's Predator Quest t.v. show!

kids are great i have a beautful 3 yr. old daughter she begs me to take her rabbit hunting. just very close supervised target pratice and fishing for know.

[scotty]

Scotty-lotta good hunters on this site and I guaranty that very few, if any, are holdong out on their hot spots. For heaven's sake you just posted this message, it's Monday and most of us are working. Be patient, like a good hunter should be. You will get some quality respones.

SORRY i did not mean to come off as a a-hole i'm just really excited. by the way why arn't you at work. LOL

[scotty]

kids are great i have a beautful 3 yr. old daughter she begs me to take her rabbit hunting. just very close supervised target pratice and fishing for know. Tracy is really close to me is'nt that private property.im not sure how i could find out i dont want to seem pushy but could you point me in the right direction. if not no worries . ill just take a ride out there and look around . THANKS A BUNCH. Scotty

[handgun]

Scotty, did you get my PM. I know its a long way but it might work for a while?

[ForesthillHunter]

Hey Scotty, the best advice I can give is beside knowing someone or meeting someone in Tracy. Is to find a spot that looks like it will produce or if you know it will produce. Is to go up to the land owner! Introduce your-self, let him know what you intend! I.E. " Hello Sir, My Name is Scotty. I see you have quite a few jack rabbits on your property, I would like to have permission to hunt them." Go on to tell him you hunting back ground, your SAFETY ethics, how you will respect the property, his animals, etc. If he says no. Tell him you understand and respect his word. Bid him fare well. Maybe leave him a name and number for in case he changes his mind. Just be polite and respectful when doing it. If you notice he has live stock, give him facts. Ground squirrels, rabbits and other animals live in burrows, live stock step in burrows break there legs, now landowner has an injured animals, plus medical vet bills. Show him the facts be knowledgeable. If you have do a little research on the animals you intend to hunt see what damage they do, what kind of cost they have on livestock and property, beside guns and ammo, have facts and knowledge as a weapon as well. Show the landowner you did your homework and know what your talking about. And use everything to your ability and never be afraid to try something different or new. Listen to what other hunters mention or do and apply it you never know what can benefit you. Pay attention to the detail and you will be a better hunter and better off. Hope this helps, gives you some confidence and a place to start! Happy Hunting and Shoot Straight!-Jeremy

[Shoot-it]

Shooting a rabbit is over rated anyway.What you need to do is go squirrel shooting now that's fun. As for jacks I haven't seen them for years here in the central valley I don't think their population is that big anymore.Every 10 years they have a big die off .

[scotty]

i was up at my cabin the last few days just got mes. thanks for the info.

[scotty]

Scotty, did you get my PM. I know its a long way but it might work for a while?

i did thank u. but i started my own bussiness a few years ago. its slow right now but i really like working for myself. for now im still paying the bills

[handgun]

I did get your message last week Scotty.

[peeker seeker]

Shooting a rabbit is over rated anyway.What you need to do is go squirrel shooting now that's fun. As for jacks I haven't seen them for years here in the central valley I don't think their population is that big anymore.Every 10 years they have a big die off .

Yep thay had a big die off here too.