In New Zealand, there is no seasonal restriction to hunting rabbits or hares meaning generally they can be hunted throughout the year. There are however, instances where restrictions apply for specific reasons and periods when hunting is favoured.

Jun 15, 2017 · Hares are often thought of as large rabbits, but they are actually quite different. They are up to 60cm long and can weight up to 4.8kg. Their coat colour varies with the season, from a...

The European hare (Lepus europaeus), also known as the brown hare, is a species of hare native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is among the largest hare species and is adapted to temperate, open country.

Rabbits are particularly well adapted to the drier parts of New Zealand, where survival rates of the young are high. Rabbit or hare? Hares and rabbits are lagomorphs and belong to the Leporidae family.

Hares and jackrabbits are mammals belonging to the genus Lepus. They are herbivores, and live solitarily or in pairs. They nest in slight depressions called forms, and their young are able to fend for themselves shortly after birth. The genus includes the largest lagomorphs.

Adult hares are remarkably free from predation in New Zealand and are also relatively free of parasites and disease, which further promotes their successful population expansion. Night shooting. A night shoot can reduce a hare population. NB: A VALID NEW ZEALAND GUN LICENCE IS REQUIRED UNDER NEW ZEALAND LAW FOR ANY USE OF FIRE ARMS.

Hares inhabit grassland or open country, also cropland, pasture, coastal sand dunes, swamps and open areas in forest or bush. Hares have spread throughout most grassland areas, competing with stock for food and damaging crops, orchards and plantations.

Adult hares are remarkably free from predation in New Zealand, although they are occasionally taken by harrier hawks, stoats, ferrets, weasels and feral cats. As with most mammals, it is the young that are most vulnerable to such predators. Hares are also relatively free of parasites (as are many other wild mammal species in New Zealand). Many ...

The European brown hare was introduced into New Zealand in 1851 and has now spread through most of the country. They are present throughout the Bay of Plenty with the highest numbers found in the eastern and central areas. Hares live in grassland or open country, cropland, pasture, coastal sand dunes, swamps and open areas in forest or bush.

Adult hares are remarkably free from predation in New Zealand and are also relatively free of parasites and disease, which further promotes their successful population expansion. Night shooting. A night shoot can reduce a hare population. Look for the red eye relection and do not chase them as this will make them wary next time.