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[yote9999]

I'm trying to understand the crazy laws in the regs about this one. So if I want to hunt rabbit, on public land, not in a shotgun only area, you are free to use the regulation for method of take, correct? I'm asking this because I'm quite confused about the method of take for rabbit in the regs. Guess what I'm saying is, can a rabbit be taken on public lands, with a .22 wmr, as long as I'm not in a shotgun only area, 150 yards from residence, and what am I missing? I understand the Wildlife areas have their specific restrictions as I've read on the DFG website, most are shotgun only, but just confused about public. I hope the reg. is not too vague.

[Epick]

I think its difficult to say and varies based on which land it is. I know most BLM land is open for hunting, however not all of it, I live right near Fort Ord public lands, which prohibits all weapons. As long as hunting is allowed and its not shotgun only, and you follow the 150 yd.s from road and houses and any other given restrictions,i believe you should be able to hunt rabbits with almost any legal weapon.

[yote9999]

Ya, taking a look at the regs, shooting maps we have, and public land maps, we are good to go. Thanks for the replay though.