There’s something special about the unique bond hunters have with their dogs. When it comes to rabbit hunting, there’s nothing better than hearing an excited beagle baying on a fresh trail. In my ...

Some outdoor activities stimulate the senses more than others, like an elk bugling, the gobbling of a mature tom, the honking of a flock of geese or the quacking of mallards on the wing. There’s much ...

For almost as long as he can remember, Bob Benedict has been chasing beagles that were chasing rabbits. It’s really no mystery why Benedict is so smitten by these gentle little hounds. Once heard, ...

DODGE CENTER — Here was my hare-brained scheme. Evan Blakley and I would hunt a small piece of woods and see how many rabbits we could flush, and perhaps even shoot one or two. Then we’d bring in Jack ...

If you are looking for a fun way to spend time in the woods with family or a hunting dog, rabbit season in Pennsylvania has plenty of opportunities if you know where to look. “People hunt anything for ...

This story, “Trying to Keep Up with J.R.— No Ordinary Rabbit Hunter,” appeared in the November 1975 issue of Outdoor Life. My feet and hands were very cold, but I tried not to notice. I stood still, ...

Miller Stella rounds up his beagles, Navajo and Bailey Boy, during a Bradford County rabbit hunt. Miller Stella with Navajo (left) and Bailey Boy (right) after a day hunting rabbits in Bradford County ...

Some outdoor activities stimulate the senses more than others, like an elk bugling, the gobbling of a mature tom, the honking of a flock of geese or the quacking of mallards on the wing. There’s much ...

This story originally ran in the December 1963 issue of Outdoor Life under the title “Christmas Hasenpfeffer.” Some mornings are made for hound-dog music and this one in late December was as perfect ...

Rabbit hunting in Pennsylvania is a popular activity for families and a good way to introduce beginners to hunting. The state offers extensive rabbit hunting seasons, primarily from October through ...