Cottontail Rabbit, Gray and Fox Squirrel, Dove and Coyote HuntingRabbit, coyote and squirrel hunting to fill the gaps between deer, turkey, waterfowl and upland hunting and as an excuse to get some scouting time in as well. It is either this or stay home and watch another home improvement TV show. All hunting for all game types for all seasons for one annual cost. Rabbit hunters of both the Jack and the Cottontail will have a variety of habitats and more acreage available than their dogs will be able to cover.
The long range rifle shooter will find coyote shooting ranges longer than most hunters can shoot. Shotgun hunters may practice the camouflage and calling art to lure in the coyote until their eyelashes can be seen.
Squirrel hunting to give dogs extra work or as introductory youth hunts to instruct good sportsmanship without the worry of mixing dogs or competing with others.
General rabbit, squirrel and coyote hunting calendar. Red blocks indicate periods when and where rabbit, squirrel and coyote hunting maybe limited due to other hunting. | | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | | Rabbit | Typically Too Hot For Dogs | Missouri Rifle Deer | Iowa Gun Season | Best Weather Late Winter, Early Spring Season | | Squirrel | Early Season | | Coyote | Early Season | | Weather | | Average High | 79 | 69 | 54 | 40 | 37 | 43 | 55 | | Average Low | 56 | 44 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 31 | | Mean | 68 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 44 | | Average Precipitation | 5.1 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.6 | | Record High | 102 | 95 | 84 | 70 | 73 | 81 | 87 | | Record Low | 30 | 18 | -2 | -27 | -17 | -19 | -10 |
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