squirell hunting

fishnfool1991 · 02-10-2008, 04:44 PM

is there anything that you need to know about it or is it just pretty simple first time will be next weekend and i am trying to get some info thanks

teenagegunwacho · 02-10-2008, 05:07 PM

if you shoot one then you need to step on its head, because if its still alive it can bit

fishnfool1991 · 02-10-2008, 05:21 PM

thanks, im a big bass fisherman and always watch the weather for temp wind and borometer is there any weather that will affect squirels from comming out or are some days better than others?

two-70 · 02-10-2008, 06:06 PM

just camo up and go set in a place where squirrels are busy, and you will get some, then move to another place and do it again, if you watch the tree tops real good lots a times you can stalk them

fishnfool1991 · 02-10-2008, 06:09 PM

thanks ill do it do you have to camo up with rabbits to?

jerry · 02-10-2008, 06:44 PM

Typicaly they (rabbits) will be sitting there laughing at you as you walk past or hauling it away from you at 100 MPH. Frankly I don't think a rabbit would care if you were standing there naked. For safety & regulation purposes, most states require the license purchaser to wear blaze orange, typically in the 400 sq inches neighborhood.
If you go rabbit hunting naked, it is advised to wear the minimun requirement of blaze orange

two-70 · 02-10-2008, 06:46 PM

+1 on Jerrys post

Big Dog · 02-10-2008, 06:59 PM

Don't need camo for the "Prince of the Treetops". Jeans and a plaid shirt are fine. Heck, their attention span is worse than a three-year-old - bright red spandex would be soon forgotten.

Just stand still at the edge of a stand of nut/acorn bearing trees - they'll soon be feeding and moving again. Shoot slowly - you can bag three or four, then move on.
A headshot is best, especially with a .22 rifle. Be very careful though! As said, they can bite if still alive - it hurts! Don't ask how I know . . .

I thump them in the head with my Kabar knife pommel if not already dead.

two-70 · 02-10-2008, 07:08 PM

ouch never been bitten by a limb rat, a guiana pig yep, bout the same lol

fishnfool1991 · 02-10-2008, 09:00 PM

thanks guys especially you jerry

ShawnF · 02-10-2008, 11:58 PM

I personally like to just walk slowly through the woods, I pay attention to what is going on, the sounds, the movements. I sometimes take a squirrel barker with me as a locator, i do not generally use it to call them to me, as i have had little luck that way (although some have). When they start barking, I simply stalk to them and make my shot. Always hunt where there is food for the squirrels. The best I have found is where oak or beach groves are next to corn fields. Hope this helps.

Long Gun · 02-14-2008, 11:07 PM

"Don't need camo for the "Prince of the Treetops". Jeans and a plaid shirt are fine. Heck, their attention span is worse than a three-year-old - bright red spandex would be soon forgotten."

This goes against everything I have read and experienced. Maybe things are different in Florida, but law requires one to wear blaze orange here during deer season when hunting tree rats - a hat meets the requirement. I know for fact this hat gave me away on more than one outing. I then tried setting up at the spot I had chosen and then hung my hat on a limb right next to me, and succeded. I believe moving my head around was like waving a big orange flag. These little critters are pretty smart when it comes to knowing what belongs in the woods and what doesn't. IMO, concealment is important to be the most successful. The more you look like your surroundings, the closer you can stalk. Even the snap of a twig under my feet has sent them running just when I thought I was about to be in just the right spot.

ArkansasHunter · 02-14-2008, 11:13 PM

I have found during Deer season squirrels are curious when they see hunters orange and will come check it out.
Now thats if your sitting still on the ground or in a Deer stand...A.H

webs · 02-15-2008, 07:47 AM

I agree with Long Gun.Dressings in head to toe camoflauge,that is matched to the proper pattern and colors,enhances a hunters ability to bag a Squirrel.I also think that a Squirrels curiousity is triggered and arroused by small slight movements made by a hunter and they will investigate, whether you are dressed in hunter orange or camo.

NHmsj · 02-15-2008, 11:56 AM

This earlier thread sort of follows how some hunters "dress up" for their particlar style of squirrel hunting.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sma...ze-orange.html (Squirrel Hunting - Camo or Blaze Orange?)

EagleScout777 · 02-20-2008, 02:15 PM

Okay, I've killed squirlls in jeans and a t-shirt with a cheap .177 750fps pellet rifle. Not that hard.

damage855 · 02-20-2008, 03:08 PM

I usually have khaki type pants and a camo t-shirt on when I go hunting tree bacon i just walk through the woods a shot them with my old .410 or .22

sell33 · 02-20-2008, 03:15 PM

When i was little i always went with my dad and we wore jeans and a camo t shirt. Since then i mostly hunt on my own and i most definitely think camo makes a difference. I dont know if different types of squirrels react differently or not, but the fox squirrels around me sure like to high tail it to a hole when they see me moving. I do know, but i've killed several gray squirrels while tromping through a woods or thicket rabbit hunting. I think grays are more curious, it may depend on the type of squirrels around i dont know for sure though. just my experiences

MEXBARBARIAN · 03-04-2008, 07:26 AM

personally i like just walking around the woods looking for squirrels and scouting out new areas if i see some and get a few great if not i still had fun

Wingwiper · 03-04-2008, 09:17 AM

I can share a neat trick with you.. Wear a hat. When you have a squirrel who tries to hide from you on the backside of the tree. Get in the ready position and throw your hat to the other side of the tree, the squirrel will see your hat and run to your side where you are waiting. Old timer taught me this some time ago and I used it a few times, but gave up squirrel hunting some years back. It did work. Bright colors worked better and a heavy hat that will make noise. Like a Western Hat etc.

Good Luck and Have fun and Be Safe

02-10-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 167	squirell hunting is there anything that you need to know about it or is it just pretty simple first time will be next weekend and i am trying to get some info thanks

02-10-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	just camo up and go set in a place where squirrels are busy, and you will get some, then move to another place and do it again, if you watch the tree tops real good lots a times you can stalk them __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-10-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,512 Images: 8 Blog Entries: 1	Typicaly they (rabbits) will be sitting there laughing at you as you walk past or hauling it away from you at 100 MPH. Frankly I don't think a rabbit would care if you were standing there naked. For safety & regulation purposes, most states require the license purchaser to wear blaze orange, typically in the 400 sq inches neighborhood. If you go rabbit hunting naked, it is advised to wear the minimun requirement of blaze orange __________________ Proud member of the"Last Minute Hunt Club" Why decide today when we ain't goin' til tomorrow

02-10-2008, 06:46 PM	#7
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	+1 on Jerrys post __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-10-2008, 06:59 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,658	Don't need camo for the "Prince of the Treetops". Jeans and a plaid shirt are fine. Heck, their attention span is worse than a three-year-old - bright red spandex would be soon forgotten. Just stand still at the edge of a stand of nut/acorn bearing trees - they'll soon be feeding and moving again. Shoot slowly - you can bag three or four, then move on. A headshot is best, especially with a .22 rifle. Be very careful though! As said, they can bite if still alive - it hurts! Don't ask how I know . . . I thump them in the head with my Kabar knife pommel if not already dead. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-10-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
teenagegunwacho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The South Posts: 124	if you shoot one then you need to step on its head, because if its still alive it can bit

02-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#3
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 167	thanks, im a big bass fisherman and always watch the weather for temp wind and borometer is there any weather that will affect squirels from comming out or are some days better than others?

02-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#5
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 167	thanks ill do it do you have to camo up with rabbits to?

02-10-2008, 07:08 PM	#9
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	ouch never been bitten by a limb rat, a guiana pig yep, bout the same lol __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-10-2008, 09:00 PM	#10
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 167	thanks guys especially you jerry

02-10-2008, 11:58 PM	#11
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 140	I personally like to just walk slowly through the woods, I pay attention to what is going on, the sounds, the movements. I sometimes take a squirrel barker with me as a locator, i do not generally use it to call them to me, as i have had little luck that way (although some have). When they start barking, I simply stalk to them and make my shot. Always hunt where there is food for the squirrels. The best I have found is where oak or beach groves are next to corn fields. Hope this helps. __________________ shoot low they might be crawling

02-14-2008, 11:07 PM	#12
Long Gun Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 20	"Don't need camo for the "Prince of the Treetops". Jeans and a plaid shirt are fine. Heck, their attention span is worse than a three-year-old - bright red spandex would be soon forgotten." This goes against everything I have read and experienced. Maybe things are different in Florida, but law requires one to wear blaze orange here during deer season when hunting tree rats - a hat meets the requirement. I know for fact this hat gave me away on more than one outing. I then tried setting up at the spot I had chosen and then hung my hat on a limb right next to me, and succeded. I believe moving my head around was like waving a big orange flag. These little critters are pretty smart when it comes to knowing what belongs in the woods and what doesn't. IMO, concealment is important to be the most successful. The more you look like your surroundings, the closer you can stalk. Even the snap of a twig under my feet has sent them running just when I thought I was about to be in just the right spot.

02-14-2008, 11:13 PM	#13
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 11,270	I have found during Deer season squirrels are curious when they see hunters orange and will come check it out. Now thats if your sitting still on the ground or in a Deer stand...A.H

02-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#14
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 275 Images: 3	I agree with Long Gun.Dressings in head to toe camoflauge,that is matched to the proper pattern and colors,enhances a hunters ability to bag a Squirrel.I also think that a Squirrels curiousity is triggered and arroused by small slight movements made by a hunter and they will investigate, whether you are dressed in hunter orange or camo.

02-15-2008, 11:56 AM	#15
NHmsj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 154	This earlier thread sort of follows how some hunters "dress up" for their particlar style of squirrel hunting. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sma...ze-orange.html (Squirrel Hunting - Camo or Blaze Orange?) __________________ "I yam what I yam, and that's all that I yam!" (Popeye the Sailor)

02-20-2008, 02:15 PM	#16
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	Okay, I've killed squirlls in jeans and a t-shirt with a cheap .177 750fps pellet rifle. Not that hard.

02-20-2008, 03:08 PM	#17
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 951 Blog Entries: 1	I usually have khaki type pants and a camo t-shirt on when I go hunting tree bacon i just walk through the woods a shot them with my old .410 or .22 __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

02-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#18
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,558	When i was little i always went with my dad and we wore jeans and a camo t shirt. Since then i mostly hunt on my own and i most definitely think camo makes a difference. I dont know if different types of squirrels react differently or not, but the fox squirrels around me sure like to high tail it to a hole when they see me moving. I do know, but i've killed several gray squirrels while tromping through a woods or thicket rabbit hunting. I think grays are more curious, it may depend on the type of squirrels around i dont know for sure though. just my experiences

03-04-2008, 07:26 AM	#19
MEXBARBARIAN Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AMERICA Posts: 19	personally i like just walking around the woods looking for squirrels and scouting out new areas if i see some and get a few great if not i still had fun

03-04-2008, 09:17 AM	#20
Wingwiper Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 789	I can share a neat trick with you.. Wear a hat. When you have a squirrel who tries to hide from you on the backside of the tree. Get in the ready position and throw your hat to the other side of the tree, the squirrel will see your hat and run to your side where you are waiting. Old timer taught me this some time ago and I used it a few times, but gave up squirrel hunting some years back. It did work. Bright colors worked better and a heavy hat that will make noise. Like a Western Hat etc. Good Luck and Have fun and Be Safe Last edited by Wingwiper; 03-04-2008 at 09:21 AM.