the meat, but the hunt was ultimately a form of entertainment. Regulations United Kingdom In the United Kingdom it is not required for a hunter to have a game license to kill and take rabbits. The hunting season for rabbits runs through the entire year from January 1 to December 31. On the Isle of Man, a game license is required to shoot rabbits and a dealer's license is required for dealing any type of game; they can be obtained from the Treasury Office. The hunting season also runs throughout the entire year. In Jersey, no license is required because there is no hunting season for rabbits. Guernsey's laws require a shotgun or firearm certificate rather than a hunting license. In most of these places, it is considered an offence to kill any type of game on a Sunday. United States In the United States, every person wishing to hunt must have a state hunting license (few states have exceptions to this). Some national wildlife refuges may have separate permits required. Each state has different hunting seasons for rabbits. In Virginia, the season lasts throughout November, December, and January. References Hunting by game