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Snowshoe Hare. Our Maine Snowshoe Hare hunts are all-inclusive with our world-reknowned beagles, free snowshoe rentals, snowmobile or enclosed UTV transportation into deep covers if needed, lodging, and 3 home-cooked meals per day. Hare can be dressed and packaged for $5 per hare, or use our cleaning station and do it yourself.
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Enjoy the thrill of hunting snowshoe hare with well-trained beagles in eastern Maine. Learn about the season, license, limit, pricing and lodging options for this sporty and fun activity.
Feb 3, 2023 · Experience a fun and action-packed hunt for snowshoe hare in Maine with beagles and guides. Learn about the season, permit, rates, and accommodations for this small game hunt.
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Maine is home to two rabbit-like species, but only one of them—the New England cottontail (NEC) or cooney—is a true rabbit. The other is the snowshoe hare. Snowshoe hares are larger than cottontails, having a larger body, longer ears, and much longer feet. Probably the most recognizable difference between them is that snowshoe hares turn white duri...
Both snowshoe hare and New England cottontail need dense ground vegetation for cover from predators. New England cottontail prefer dense deciduous vegetation, whereas snowshoe hare prefer dense conifer growth, but occur in deciduous areas as well. Both species are primarily nocturnal. They spend most of the day resting in dense cover. When approach...
From spring to fall, rabbits and hares eat green vegetation such as dandelions, grass, and the new growth on woody plants. The winter diets consist mainly of small woody twigs and bark from small gray birch, red maple, apple, aspen, choke cherry, and black cherry as well as shrubs or vines, including blackberry, willow, black alder and high-bush bl...
New England cottontail are 15-17 inches long and weights around 2 pounds. The fur is grayish brown with flecks of black and they have a white tail. Snowshoe hare are significantly larger than cottontails, being 16-20" long, about three pounds, and have longer ears and feet. In summer, snowshoe hares are brown in color with black ear tips and a whit...
Both cottontails and hares are most active during dawn, dusk, and at night. They are uncommonly seen during daylight hours because they largely remain sheltered from predators in thick vegetation. For the best chance of viewing, observers should stake out grassy areas at the edge of thickets in areas known to be occupied. Back to top
Cottontails and hares are active year-round and do not hibernate. They may venture from their summer feeding areas in search of mates or may move during the winter to find better cover or food supplies. They use many forms of natural or human-made shelter to hide from predators or inclement weather. In the winter, hares change their color to white,...
The breeding season for hares and rabbits in Maine begins sometime in March and can continue through late summer. Snowshoe hare can have up to four litters a year, with one to nine young per litter. New England cottontail can have up to three litters a year and average of five young per litter. Newborn hare are fully furred, have open eyes, weigh a...
Predators of snowshoe hare and New England cottontail come in every shape and size. Hawks, owls, dogs, cats, coyotes, foxes, weasels, mink, fisher, marten, lynx, and bobcats are capable of predating both species. Annual mortality rates of snowshoe hare and New England cottontail are thought to be similar. For juveniles, 75 to 95 percent die each ye...
The snowshoe hare is an abundant game species with a statewide distribution. Historically New England cottontails were also a game species (the hunting season was closed in 2004) and ranged as far east as Belfast and as far inland as Porter, Auburn, and Augusta. But, NEC have experienced a drastic decline in Maine and throughout their worldwide ran...
How to Prevent or Resolve Conflicts with Hares and Rabbits
New England cottontail, because of their low numbers and reclusive habits, do not represent a significant pest problem to landowners at this time. Likewise, snowshoe hare interact little with humans despite their abundance, as they are reluctant to venture into open areas to feed. People concerned about possible damage to nursery or garden crops may want to take preventative steps. Learn more Back to top
Jan 8, 2021 · The Ultimate Guide to Hunting Snowshoe Hares. After deer, duck, and most upland bird seasons are over, you can still hunt snowshoes in the northern half of the country. By Lawrence Pyne...
Guided snowshoe hare hunts in Maine. We specialize in guided hare hunts. We also do bear hunts over bait, bring your own bear hounds, Moose, Deer, Turkey, coyote.
The Snowshoe Hare Experience: Snowshoe hares, known for their distinctive winter coats and agility, offer a thrilling hunting challenge. Whether you’re a novice hunter or an experienced marksman, pursuing these elusive creatures in the Maine wilderness is a memorable and rewarding experience.
