We have lived in the same location for the past 18 years, 5 acres on a gentle norther slope with good sun exposure (believe it or not).
Each year we have noticed an increase in the rabbit population, last year they managed to cause considerable damage to newly emerging peas, beats, asparagus, and a number of other food crops.
I've come up with a couple of options to reduce their impact:
1- Shoot them and feed them to our dog who's on a raw food diet...you would think he could catch these as well... but no.
2- Fencing...I'm reluctant to do this. We have deer fencing around our property which is enough for my eyes and pocket book.
I would love to hear ideas from this group....
Thanks