anyday in the woods is fine. there are many times we go out and never pull a trigger. it is just great to hear the dogs maken music. if you don't pull the trigger you don't have to clean any. it is fun to just stand still at times to see how close the bunny will come to ya. we always say don't kill them if your not going to eat them. you are right they are a blast to hunt. i have been tring to upload a picture of an albino cottontail to show you guys be i can't get it to go. any ideas