Jackrabbit
(Lepus californicus)

Size:

• 17 to 21 in. (43 to 53 cm).
• Weighs about 3 to 7 lb. (1.3 to 3.1 kg).

Distribution in North America:

black-tailed
white-tailed

• Most active from evening to late morning.
• There are several species of hares and jackrabbits that are very similar. Consult your local hunting regulations to see which (if any) you can hunt in your area. Consult a field guide to mammals for specific differences among the species.