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Rabbit hunting in PA?

goldeneagle76
I will be rabbit hunting in PA for the first time in October. I looked on the PA website but could not find info on what loads were acceptable on Sate lands. Shotgun or .22lr??? Does anyone here know?
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  • dcon12
    Not me. Don
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  • jimbowby
    [8D]--Make sure your guide has a back-up !!!

    --[:o)][:o)]--JIMBO
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  • headzilla97
    I would say either would do but im in ny and you can hunt with both
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  • goldeneagle76
    Yeah, I have rabbit repellant in case one gets too close!!![:D]
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  • Mr. Gunz
    Both are...when you get your license you get a book that is more filled out with info...
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  • HandgunHTR52
    I haven't lived there for a couple of years, but if I remember correctly, you can use either. However, I would recommend the shotgun as it is much easier to hit them running, which is how you will see most of them.[:D]

    Edit: http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/lib/pgc/digestpdfs/2007/small_game.pdf

    Here is the link to the small game regs. They are the same on state land and private land.
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  • farmplinker
    I live in PA. Both shotguns and .22 are OK for rabbit, but you'll find a shotgun much preferable. Usually, the rabbit is running and you have a second or two to fire. Are you using a dog?

    BTW, shotguns must be able to hold no more than 3 rounds in PA. If yours holds more, you're supposed to add a "plug" to limit capacity to 3 rounds.

    Where will you be hunting?
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  • tsr1965
    They have a whole bunch of big rabbits theree in PA. The 150 pound type. I would use a 270 myself...hehehe
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