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Nicknames | rabbit hunting |
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First played | medieval times |
Rabbiting (also rabbit hunting and cottontail hunting) is the sport of hunting rabbits. It often involves using ferrets or dogs to track or chase the prey. There are various methods used in capturing the rabbit, including trapping and shooting.[1][2] Depending on where the hunting occurs, there may be licenses required and other rules in regards to methods being used.