"Rabbit Seasoning" is the sequel to "Rabbit Fire", and the second entry in the "Hunter's trilogy" directed by Jones and written by Michael Maltese (the only major difference in format between "Rabbit Fire" and "Rabbit Seasoning" is that the former takes place during the springtime, while the latter takes place in autumn. The third cartoon in the set, "Duck! Rabbit, Duck!", takes place in the winter.)
In Jerry Beck's 1994 book, The 50 Greatest Cartoons, "Rabbit Seasoning" is listed at number thirty.
Elmer Fudd fires his rifle 19 times. He hits Daffy Duck six times. Bugs escapes completely unscathed, never being struck by a bullet.
The opening placards are written in rhyme, mimicking the famous Burma Shave signs that dotted American highways. The concept ran from the mid 1920's through the mid 60's and advertised Burma Shave brushless shaving cream.
This cartoon was released the day before Chuck Jones' (the director's) 40th birthday.