Game animal · Small game
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. It is one of the most common rabbit species in North America.
Puzzle clues
These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeSmall game
HabitatFarmland
HeadgearNone
RegionNationwide
Size classSmall
DietHerbivore
Typical weight3 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
Did you know?
A cottontail bolts in a zig-zag at 18 mph and can produce over 30 young in a single season — the backbone of small-game hunting.
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