Located at the entrance to the Jackalope Ranch Restaurant is a jackalope crossing. Our family patronized this restaurant for dinner (overpriced and food is underwhelming) and there is a history of the jackalope on their menu that reads:
Welcome To
The Jackalope Ranch
As the Story Goes...The elusive Jackalope is a cross between a rabbit and the now extinct
pygmy-antelope and is occasionally seen in the less populated areas of the
American West. The Jackalope is an aggressive species, willing to use its
antlers to fight. It is also the only species where make and female both have antlers. This it is sometimes also called the "warrior rabbit".
Jackalopes possess the amazing ability to mimic human sounds. In
the Old West, when cowboys would gather by their campfires to sing at
night, Jackalopes would frequently be heard signing back, mimicking the
voices of the cowboys.
When chased, the Jackalope will use its vocal abilities to elude
capture. For instance, when chased by people it will call out phrases such
as, "He went that way," in order to throw pursuers off its track. The most
effective way to catch a Jackalope is lure it with teuila, preferably a
premium brand, as they have a particular fondness for this lector. Once
intoxicated, the animal becomes slower and easier to hunt. Jackologists,
those who study the rare animal, state that the antlered creature becmoes
especially vocal during a thunderstorm, because they supposedly mate
only when lightning flashes.
Jackalopes are illegal to eat in the United States however the meat
is thought to taste like chicken. It is believed that Jackalopes can live to be
over a hundred years old. But that belief is hard to prove because they
never seem to age. That is why the Jackalope is highly prized for its milk,
which is believed to contain a potent ingredient that"turns back the clock"
and keeps people looking young and healthy. However, it can be
incredibly dangerous to milk a Jackalope, and any attempt to do so is ill
advised.