Thread: Rabbit for Income?

I'm a U.S. resident who has heard tales of rabbit hunting for dog food companies and other assorted distributors.

Really, I'm just a college student who wouldn't mind the better part of a year off hunting critters in NZ.

Does anyone do this or know anyone who does? Is it a worthwhile/sustainable venture?

Thanks.

Also, I love the community on this forum. Happy hunting.

I looked into it, but thought it wasn't worth my while. ask the likes of dawson furs, I think it was them. who sent me the info about doing it for them.

Originally Posted by bully

I looked into it, but thought it wasn't worth my while. ask the likes of dawson furs, I think it was them. who sent me the info about doing it for them.

Thanks man. Luckily, I'm not looking to support a family or any large payments. Just a bachelor lifestyle.
Seems as if they're only dealing in possums, though, and I have no experience hunting them...

Welcome aboard Tex. Good to have you here

Originally Posted by Rushy

Welcome aboard Tex. Good to have you here

Glad to be hear and hoping to have reason to stay for a while. :p

Originally Posted by Tex

Glad to be hear and hoping to have reason to stay for a while. :p

*Here

Damned phones.

Originally Posted by Tex

*Here

Damned phones.

Yep don't you just hate predictive text? Tex I am guessing here but with that forum name you are probably not from Colorado then?

Originally Posted by Rushy

Yep don't you just hate predictive text? Tex I am guessing here but with that forum name you are probably not from Colorado then?

I come from the great state of Texas. If people would pay for feral hogs here I would be in business.

Do you guys get many users from the U.S.?

I ate Rabbit and Rice saving for my first house, 5 years and I was there, man I appreciated my own place after that !!!

I still like Rabbit simmered in cream until it reduces to a thick paste on the meat, clean white rice on the side with a little butter on top.

Damn that sounds nice. I passed a couple of bunnies in the drive tonight. might have to try it.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Damn that sounds nice. I passed a couple of bunnies in the drive tonight. might have to try it.

Was that on the way to the beiber concert Rushy?


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Originally Posted by R93

Was that on the way to the beiber concert Rushy?

HA HA HA HA good cross thread jump R93. Not bloody likely.

Have you guys heard of Tekapo Rabbits Ltd. and their operations?

Originally Posted by Tex

Have you guys heard of Tekapo Rabbits Ltd. and their operations?

Yes, they exist. They take rabbits from contract shooters. Getting properties to shoot is likely to be the biggest hurdle. You would also need about $20k worth of quad, something to pull it with and sundry gear. And a work permit. And a firearm permit.

Best thing would be to come out here on holiday and rock into Tekapo without any expectations. Got to the pub. Shout a few rounds. Ask low key questions but don't be nosey. Someone might take you under their wing. Or you might get punched. Its probably worth the risk.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes, they exist. They take rabbits from contract shooters. Getting properties to shoot is likely to be the biggest hurdle. You would also need about $20k worth of quad, something to pull it with and sundry gear. And a work permit. And a firearm permit.

Best thing would be to come out here on holiday and rock into Tekapo without any expectations. Got to the pub. Shout a few rounds. Ask low key questions but don't be nosey. Someone might take you under their wing. Or you might get punched. Its probably worth the risk.

I can't get out of my apartment contract for this year, so my vacation will have to be postponed until next year.

Thanks for the info everyone.