starting rabbit hunting

[beaglefan]

I have a beagle that is a year old. She has shown interest in rabbits and I would like to start rabbit hunting. I have never had an opportunity to go hunting, but someone recommended that I check with a forum about starting rabbit hunting. I am 19 years old and don't know a thing about hunting, because my Dad is not a hunter. I would appreciate any help about training my beagle and what I need to do and get in order to start rabbit hunting. I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, but I know I need to get certain things. I'm assuming a 22 is all it would take to bring down a rabbit.

Thanks

[13pointjomc]

I have never hunted with dogs.A 22 will kill any rabbit you can hit with it,but since your target is runnin so fast,i would reccommend a pump or auto 12 gauge or 20 gauge shooting high or low brass #6 with a modified choke.

[leman]

I agree that a .22 will suffice if you can hit the thing, but you might not hit the thing. I would have to say 12 or 20 gauge is a bit too big for a rabbit though. 28 gauge or .410 is about perfect for them.

[gonzojr]

.22 is fine. i use a .22 mag and a 20 guage. when i use a 12 guage it blows the rabbit up.

[arrow2512]

get yourself a 410 with 3 inch shells 7 and a half shot .That will work for ya ,that's all i use to hunt rabbits