Just got back from a most enjoyable rabbit hunt. I was hunting by myself. We just have gotten about 8" of fresh snow. I got into the field just before sunset and setup my shooting position. I was hunting with my savage 93 .17 with a simmons 3x9 40mm scope. I setup no more then 25 yrds from the jeep. I sat and waited for about 15 minutes and here comes the first rabbit, it came out of the brush into the field about 30 yrds from my setup. I hit it just behind and a litte below its ear, it ever moved except for some jerking. I got my rabbit and set back up. I waited for about 30 minutes then I noticed movement off to my right and it was another rabbit coming out into the field. this one more like 50 yrds away. Using my Mono pod gun stick I got a good stable sight picture and I hit it just behind the eye. Again it really ever moved. All in all I was in the field for about 45 minutes. Pretty good for an area not known for rabbit hunting.
Don't know if anyone eats rabbit but here is how I prepare them.
marinade
3lb deboned rabbit backs and legs cut into small cubes
4tbl spoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic minced
2 tbl spoons rosemary
3 tbl spoons parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Place rabbit cubes in combined marinade and let marinade over night
Place rabbit on skewers {small portions} roll skewers in flour then in egg then in seasoned bread crumbs.
Heat a cast iron frying pan with oil and brown skewers in oil place browned skewers in roasting pan standing vertical and roast at 400 degrees for 40 minutes enjoy serve.
