Chloe's First Jackrabbit

[Mule Packer]

Early this morning, granddaughter Chloe spied a jackrabbit out in their backyard. Her dad gave her the rifle...Chloe took aim and got it.

This was the first animal she'd ever shot. She was so proud that the first thing she did was call her grandma. We weren't home at the time, but the the message was in our voice mail. It was Chloe saying, "Grandma, I shot my first jackrabbit. This is the first thing I've ever shot. I was so excited that I wanted to call and tell you."

 

[Onomea]

That's a wonderful pic (and vignette), MulePacker!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Great story and pic. Are they any good to eat or just pest?

 

[Mule Packer]

Are they any good to eat or just pests?

Years ago, I once worked with an older fellow who said that he and his wife ate them when they were first married. They lived in a little bungalow out in the country...times were tough; they didn't have two nickels to rub together. He'd go out hunting during the winter and sometimes all he could find were jackrabbits.

From what I hear, they're pretty tough and stringy unless they are stewed for a few hours. Some people claim they have the consistency and taste of old shoe leather while others say that if cooked for a long time, they can be quite flavorful. I can't give an opinion inasmuch as I've never tried any. They're pretty much considered pests around here.

 

[SS336]

What a great picture, and a wonderful smile. That should be in a frame on the mantle.

 

[625-7]

What a great picture, and a wonderful smile. That should be in a frame on the mantle.

Jack Rabbit? Half our Whitetails here ain't that big!

Kudos to sissy for a great shot!

 

[brucev]

Wonderful post! God bless her! Sincerely. bruce.

 

[jeffrefrig]

And no blood on the sweater. That's the smile of a lifetime! Great shootin'!

 

[S&W ucla]

Congratulations! Great hunt and pic! Might try this link below.
He is a Michelin starred chef with an interesting show on Outdoor Channel Monday evenings.

Rabbit 3 Ways - Outdoor Channel

 

[arjay]

Years ago, I once worked with an older fellow who said that he and his wife ate them when they were first married. They lived in a little bungalow out in the country...times were tough; they didn't have two nickels to rub together. He'd go out hunting during the winter and sometimes all he could find were jackrabbits.

From what I hear, they're pretty tough and stringy unless they are stewed for a few hours. Some people claim they have the consistency and taste of old shoe leather while others say that if cooked for a long time, they can be quite flavorful. I can't give an opinion inasmuch as I've never tried any. They're pretty much considered pests around here.

Took a long trek in the snow for cottontails and shot a snowshoe hare…once ;-) Simmered it for 4 hours in the crockpot with tomato sauce and no joy lol

 

[6518John]

Jack Rabbit? Half our Whitetails here ain't that big!

Heck that Rabbit is nearly as big as her! I would want an African double rifle in a dangerous game caliber to fend off a wounded rabbit of that size. Have you seen those incisors? When that thing charges it’s not going to just nibble your bum!

 

[yaktamer]

But was it wascally?

 

[Nevada Ed]

Congratulations on her first rabbit.

Now that we have had a good freeze, it is a green light for any Cotton tails or Pigmy's if you
are the type that like to put them in a pot, for a winter meal.

A Big rabbit and an even bigger smile on that youngster.
That a wall hanger, for sure.

 

[Alpo]

Couple of questions.


Age of the young lady?


Model and caliber of the rifle?

 

[Mule Packer]

Couple of questions.


Age of the young lady?


Model and caliber of the rifle?

Chloe is eleven years old. The rifle is a Gamo pellet rifle in .177 caliber. Her dad later ranged the shot. It was 35 yards...and it entered the left side right behind the front shoulder. Perfect shot.

 

[JohnRippert]

I can still remember my first rabbit. I was probably 13 or so. Using a Stevens magazine fed bolt action. That rabbit must have jumped 4 feet in the air when I got it.

Congrats to the young lady on her first.

 

[Model 19 6"]

Congrats 1st of many. Go get em young lady.

 

[STCM(SW)]

I like that picture!
Good going girl!

 

[Krogen]

I love to see kids enjoying shooting and hunting. Chloe's smile makes me smile! At our gun club, we have a young lady of 11 shoot the 500 yd range with her Dad. She has outscored him and they both grin. She does the "happy dance" but honestly, I think Dad is happier than she is. It all good!

 

[Salty RI]

Great shot, the smile on her face tells it all, all she needs now is a good hound dog.

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[Alton]

Great story, thanks for posting. Jack Rabbit chili is the best!

 

[BAM-BAM]

Jack Rabbit? Half our Whitetails here ain't that big!

Kudos to sissy for a great shot!

Here in Pa. we start out on Chipmunks at the bird feeders!!!

 

[bigwheelzip]

Funny coincidence that she took it on the Chinese Lunar New Year that started the year of the Rabbit.

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[ACORN]

But was it wascally?

He should have made that left at Albuquerque

 

[walkin jack]

WOW! I'm impressed. The smile on her face and the twinkle in her eye say it all.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Years ago, I once worked with an older fellow who said that he and his wife ate them when they were first married. They lived in a little bungalow out in the country...times were tough; they didn't have two nickels to rub together. He'd go out hunting during the winter and sometimes all he could find were jackrabbits.

From what I hear, they're pretty tough and stringy unless they are stewed for a few hours. Some people claim they have the consistency and taste of old shoe leather while others say that if cooked for a long time, they can be quite flavorful. I can't give an opinion inasmuch as I've never tried any. They're pretty much considered pests around here.

Crock pot is your friend. Most wild rabbits or hares are tough. I chicken fry them and simmer the in gravy in a crock pot until tender. Then boil some rice and a favorite veggie or two to go with them...and maybe some biscuits or corn bread.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

What a beautiful picture. It reminds me of my kids growing up, Thank you.