Late afternoon Rattler .30 Cottontail Hunt

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I just got back from a few good days in the field where I was able to get lots of video work done. Early in the afternoon Marley and I went for a hike away from camp where I planned to do a little hunting with the Western Airguns Rattler in .30 caliber. I turned the gun way down to be able to shoot the 44gr JSB's to just under 50fpe, still a bit overkill for bunnys.

We hiked out of the treeline and up into the nearby foothills where I found a nice spot we could sit and watch for movement.

After about 15 min of scanning the nearby areas I spotted some bunny ears that I ranged at 42 yards.

I made a good headshot that made a loud THWAAAACK!! Marley was off like a flash down that hill to make her recovery.

Was nice to get out with Marley and do a little hunting with the Rattler and have something to bring home to cook. We had a great few days, the camping spot I had was great and it really wasn't very hot.

Eventually I will have a video put together of this particular day but I have been very busy.

Cheers,Dana

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Great pics and shooting!

 

[crittahitta]

Nice post and pics. I have a an off topic question. When you go out in the boonies do you worry about the dog getting bit by a snake or something else venomous? Do you bring anti venom? Sorry but I was just watching a show about a young woman hiking out there and she was bit through her boot by a rattlesnake and never saw it. She lived but barely made it.

 

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Nice post and pics. I have a an off topic question. When you go out in the boonies do you worry about the dog getting bit by a snake or something else venomous? Do you bring anti venom? Sorry but I was just watching a show about a young woman hiking out there and she was bit through her boot by a rattlesnake and never saw it. She lived but barely made it.

Thank you! Natural instinct has lots to do with avoidance, most people simply dont have enough time outdoors to understand that. Being aware of many things such as time of year and location helps too. Marley is trained and very aware of what snakes are, Anti Venom wouldn't survive the extreme heat, the best thing you could carry would be baby benadryl. I've read just about everything regarding what to do in the event of a snakebite....the best advice "professionals" can give is to stay calm and get to the hospital. Lol Unfortunately for some folks thats not an option......the chances of survival without medical treatment is good, also very painful.

 

[Mr.H]

Thank you! Natural instinct has lots to do with avoidance, most people simply dont have enough time outdoors to understand that. Being aware of many things such as time of year and location helps too. Marley is trained and very aware of what snakes are, Anti Venom wouldn't survive the extreme heat, the best thing you could carry would be baby benadryl. I've read just about everything regarding what to do in the event of a snakebite....the best advice "professionals" can give is to stay calm and get to the hospital. Lol Unfortunately for some folks thats not an option......the chances of survival without medical treatment is good, also very painful.

In general, I do not like snakes. Rattlesnakes are in a league all their own. I used to shoot prairie dogs in South Dakota. Walking thru knee high prairie grass makes it hard to see those buggers. I've had one too close of a call with one, it, fortunately, didn't end well for the snake. I wear snake gators, gives me a little more confidence traipsing thru the grass. Thanks for the baby Benadryl suggestion.