Black-tailed Jackrabbit

CA Black-tailed Jackrabbit Hunting Guide

CASmall Game
Lepus californicusCaliforniaSmall Game

Also known as: Black-tailed jackrabbit, Jackrabbit, California hare

Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is a species found in California that is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Hunting Season

Open all year. No closed season.

Bag Limit: No limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations for hunting Black-tailed Jackrabbit in California

Black-tailed jackrabbits may be hunted year-round in California with no bag limit. A valid California hunting license is required. Nonlead ammunition is required. Jackrabbits are hares (Lepus genus), not true rabbits. They are found throughout California in open grasslands, deserts, and agricultural areas.

When is Black-tailed Jackrabbit hunting season in California?

Open all year. No closed season.

What is another name for Black-tailed Jackrabbit?

Black-tailed Jackrabbit is also known as Black-tailed jackrabbit, Jackrabbit, California hare in California.

References

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California Hunting Regulations Season Dates Open all year. No closed season. Link
California Hunting Regulations Regulations Black-tailed jackrabbits may be hunted year-round in California with no bag limit. A valid California hunting license is Link