"I'm hunting wabbits" speaker voiced by Mel Blanc

ELMERFUDD

This bumbling hunter’s lisping catchphrase often targets a certain wascally creature in classic cartoons.

This clue refers to Elmer Fudd, the bumbling cartoon hunter famous for his lisp and catchphrase "I'm hunting wabbits." Mel Blanc, the legendary voice actor, brought Elmer to life in Looney Tunes, making the character instantly recognizable. The answer is written as "ELMERFUDD" to match typical crossword spelling conventions.