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Title: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 09, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
I'm finally getting settled here in Southern York, PA, so I'd like to start doing a little more local hunting. Anyone know if the game lands are any good for bunnies? I haven't been here long, so feel free to point me in any good direction.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: GregD on November 09, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
Khard, I don't know about the gamelands but I have had good luck with the amish farmers allowing rabbit hunting. I'd start with them.  Good Luck  Greg
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 09, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
do you just walk up and ask them? How would you approach them?
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: George D. Stout on November 09, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Used to be a lot of rabbits and pheasants around Dillsburg area.  You may want to check with the regional game protector and get some local info.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 10, 2008, 05:11:00 PM
Any York county stick flingers out there?
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: Killdeer on November 11, 2008, 08:03:00 AM
Maybe they're all in the woods...
Killdeer   :campfire:
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 11, 2008, 03:19:00 PM
THat's not a bad place to be! I'm looking forward to meeting more of them as the emerge from thier tree-bound escapes.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: bmfer on November 11, 2008, 08:32:00 PM
I live in Wrightsville, not far from York. There a couple of guys on here from around the county. There are even a few from Lancaster county. Like George Stout said, there are some game lands in the area, some close to Dillsburg, some more by York- New Salem, there are even some down your way, although I've never hunted those.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 12, 2008, 07:47:00 PM
I know where wrightsville is. I drive through there pretty often. As for game lands, I know there are some down 74, though I don't know what they are like.

Are the game lands in York County pretty busy, or is there room to roam? I don't want to show up ready to hunt only to find out that I've stepped on the toes of some good ole boys club.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: bmfer on November 13, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
You'll find that the game lands around here are pretty beat down, even the squirrels flee for their life at the sight of a human. Your best bet is to try to find some private land. on second thought, Spring Valley Park might be a good place to try. They allow limited deer hunting, and I know that it's pretty thick along the trout stream, but you have to get a permit. I'm also unclear on small game hunting there.Your best bet for the real skinny is to call York County Parks, they'll tell you the rules. The number is 840-7440.
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: bmfer on November 14, 2008, 07:50:00 PM
take this up for Kyle!
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: Paul/KS on November 15, 2008, 10:31:00 PM
I'll bet if ya hunt downwind of the town of Spring Grove ya won't have to worry about cover scent...  ;)
Title: Re: Southern York PA bunny huntin'
Post by: khardrunner on November 16, 2008, 07:14:00 AM
Haha! You like spring grove that much huh? I'm thinkin of hitting up the game lands on 74 down near Delta in the next couple of weeks. If anyone is bored, I wouldn't mind company. Toss me a PM.