It is also considered a real pest by farmers. Hunters who do not rid a farmers land of hares will not be hunting there for long.
Pete
Lepus lepus has never been considered a pest, but the common rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus certainly was until a "good" doctor introduced the myxomatosis in France in the 1950s (his park was eaten bare). The rabbit population has since decreased tremendously all the way to Russia.
Bro' Cuniculus is certainly tasty and even though the farmers are happier, the gourmet is not.
Hunting rabbits with a ferret is a fantastic experience....
Hare is the king of plain game especially while helped by a pointer.
Best regards,
WC-
