i Was in Iowa turkey hunting a number of years ago. we stayed in a cabin in a little town. There were these blond fox squirrels running around. Talking to some locals, they said they were common in town. Pretty cool.
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2023 Fall Squirrel Season...........
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Wow they look eatable !!!!!/Ed
The countdown continues....
7 more days till Squirrel Season. .
7 more days till Squirrel Season. .
BruceHuxford
40 Cal
Hopefully, this year I can get out there for some. Maybe I should pray harder so I can go hunting instead of going to work
Kinda in the same boat. I’ll be working overtime during the week just so I can go on Saturday the 14th.
Hope your prayers are answered.
Best to ya.
Take Care Stay Safe.
BruceHuxford
40 Cal
I will be satisfied with just one good day out
Where is ETipp?
Haven't seen a quote or post from him in week?
He is a hell of writer, like reading his threads and comments.
Haven't seen a quote or post from him in week?
He is a hell of writer, like reading his threads and comments.
Here I is.
Fellas, the last couple of weeks I've been taking a break from my beloved squirrel hunting and focusing on bow hunting (crossbow nowadays due to a destroyed shoulder). Need to get at least two deer in the freezer then I can slack off a bit and get after some squirrels, for a day or two anyway. So far I've only brought home one deer. Trail cams prove that most deer remain nocturnal at this time. In addition, not all but some of my happy hunting grounds is also my squirrel hunting grounds. So gotta play it cool for a while.
However, I do have a squirrel report for you for this neck of the woods.
Squirrel activity is fairly heavy and wide spread. Been spending a bunch of time in the woods/mountains and everywhere I go I see squirrels. Not only in the woods but on the roads as well. Squirrel population is good to say the least.
Just about every kind of nut and mash is being eaten at this time by our little furry friends. Hickories (what few trees has nuts remaining on them) beech, dogwood, and all the other trees that squirrels eat on. However, as of last week they are also finally cutting on walnuts.
I have sat in both, up in tree stands or out in my ground blind while bow hunting the last couple of weeks and most sits I have had squirrels raining down pieces of nut shells on my head. So may times when I wasn't getting any deer activity its all I could do to sit there and take it. I felt like Elmar Fudd.
Several times I have put the crosshairs on the little buggers sitting out in front of me. But, a squirrel is not worth blowing the deer hunt over and its certainly not worth the chance of losing a $25.00 - $30.00 arrow and broadhead.
To sum this up, its to my belief that for this area in KY, with the enormous nut crop, as well as squirrels a plenty, next season there should boo-coo's of squirrels to hunt. Hopefully by early season squirrel hunt here, and with my new replacement knee scheduled to be installed December, I will be in shape to get after those little gray furry woodland creatures come next May when season opens. With as many squirrels as there are here at this time, as well as the great amount of food for them to stock up on for the winter, Its looking good for an eventful early spring hunt with my Crockett Squirrel Rifle.
Fellas, the last couple of weeks I've been taking a break from my beloved squirrel hunting and focusing on bow hunting (crossbow nowadays due to a destroyed shoulder). Need to get at least two deer in the freezer then I can slack off a bit and get after some squirrels, for a day or two anyway. So far I've only brought home one deer. Trail cams prove that most deer remain nocturnal at this time. In addition, not all but some of my happy hunting grounds is also my squirrel hunting grounds. So gotta play it cool for a while.
However, I do have a squirrel report for you for this neck of the woods.
Squirrel activity is fairly heavy and wide spread. Been spending a bunch of time in the woods/mountains and everywhere I go I see squirrels. Not only in the woods but on the roads as well. Squirrel population is good to say the least.
Just about every kind of nut and mash is being eaten at this time by our little furry friends. Hickories (what few trees has nuts remaining on them) beech, dogwood, and all the other trees that squirrels eat on. However, as of last week they are also finally cutting on walnuts.
I have sat in both, up in tree stands or out in my ground blind while bow hunting the last couple of weeks and most sits I have had squirrels raining down pieces of nut shells on my head. So may times when I wasn't getting any deer activity its all I could do to sit there and take it. I felt like Elmar Fudd.
Several times I have put the crosshairs on the little buggers sitting out in front of me. But, a squirrel is not worth blowing the deer hunt over and its certainly not worth the chance of losing a $25.00 - $30.00 arrow and broadhead.
To sum this up, its to my belief that for this area in KY, with the enormous nut crop, as well as squirrels a plenty, next season there should boo-coo's of squirrels to hunt. Hopefully by early season squirrel hunt here, and with my new replacement knee scheduled to be installed December, I will be in shape to get after those little gray furry woodland creatures come next May when season opens. With as many squirrels as there are here at this time, as well as the great amount of food for them to stock up on for the winter, Its looking good for an eventful early spring hunt with my Crockett Squirrel Rifle.
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If I were you I think I'd have to make a trip to Wally world. I'd get two or three elcheapo crossbow bolts and some cheap field points. Then when the squirrel temptation is too strong while deer hunting I might pop one or two with the cheap stuff. Just a thought. Congrats on the deer.
Ha, that's a thought for sure. But then I'd still be making noise from shooting and cocking the crossbow, and lots of movement from a tree stand anyway. Then there's the dead squirrel to take care of.
Naw, I reckon I'll just have to take all the torture for now. And what's that ole saying about pay backs.
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Man, that thing is purdy. I'd love to have one of those on the wall, along side a black one and an albino. And of course a gray squirrel as well.
Well guys, it appears as if "stupid time" has just about arrived in the squirrel woods here. I've put a lot of time out in the woods hobbling around lately either bow hunting or scouting. And as I have said, squirrels are a plenty. With this, there appears to be another shift in the dynamics. Here's what I am referring to.
What I call "stupid time" is when squirrels appear to be losing some of their fear of humans while in out in search of food. It has become apparent that they have once again began letting down their guard somewhat. Of course the preponderance are still 100% dedicated to self preservation. However, some are becoming braver while out browsing around and/or in the roadways while engaging in eating whatever the heck has fallen out of overhanging trees. This, in turn, results in many becoming flatter than a pancake and/or buzzard bait. However, the main thing I'm seeing is I can hobble up closer to some squirrels without them turning inside out trying to get out of Dodge after they see me. IMO, this is a sure sign of what I call "stupid time" for the squirrels.
With fall coming on more with each passing day, I suspect the squirrels will soon be so focused on storing up nuts for the winter that they will become much easier targets. Many will die of another term I have for them..........."dumb attacks".
Its starting to happen, guys.
Now if this ole boy could just kill a couple more deer for the freezer before the orange army hits the woods, I could get out and hunt squirrels again.
This coming weekend is youth gun season. Not a big deal here. However, our first ML season is on the 21st and 22nd, a whole whopping two days. The dreadful gun season opens on Nov 11th.
So indeed, things are about to get real, and on several fronts.
What I call "stupid time" is when squirrels appear to be losing some of their fear of humans while in out in search of food. It has become apparent that they have once again began letting down their guard somewhat. Of course the preponderance are still 100% dedicated to self preservation. However, some are becoming braver while out browsing around and/or in the roadways while engaging in eating whatever the heck has fallen out of overhanging trees. This, in turn, results in many becoming flatter than a pancake and/or buzzard bait. However, the main thing I'm seeing is I can hobble up closer to some squirrels without them turning inside out trying to get out of Dodge after they see me. IMO, this is a sure sign of what I call "stupid time" for the squirrels.
With fall coming on more with each passing day, I suspect the squirrels will soon be so focused on storing up nuts for the winter that they will become much easier targets. Many will die of another term I have for them..........."dumb attacks".
Its starting to happen, guys.
Now if this ole boy could just kill a couple more deer for the freezer before the orange army hits the woods, I could get out and hunt squirrels again.
This coming weekend is youth gun season. Not a big deal here. However, our first ML season is on the 21st and 22nd, a whole whopping two days. The dreadful gun season opens on Nov 11th.
So indeed, things are about to get real, and on several fronts.
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I've waited, now the day has arrived.
Squirrel Season!!!!
Crockett Rifle is loaded Ole Henry is waiting by the door.
It's been fun read this thread, as I counted the days down.
Hopefully I'll be able to post a few pictures of a Squirrel or 2.
I will be back later either way let y'all know how it went..
Take Care Stay Safe
Squirrel Season!!!!
Crockett Rifle is loaded Ole Henry is waiting by the door.
It's been fun read this thread, as I counted the days down.
Hopefully I'll be able to post a few pictures of a Squirrel or 2.
I will be back later either way let y'all know how it went..
Take Care Stay Safe
Go get em, Fred. Hope you and Henry score a few squirrels.
I'll be waiting for your report.
Have a great day!!
Paging Gum Slough (Fred)................................ Requesting a squirrel hunting report.
Talk to me, Goose!
Talk to me, Goose!
I'll be back at the house soon.
Then report will be posted.
Gum Slough.
Take Care Stay Safe
Good evening, To All.
First I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, truly appreciate it.
Second I would like to thank everyone on the forum for encouraging the shooting of Patched Round Balls, and Flintlocks.
Right off the bat, NO KILLS.
Weather was great both days, Sunday winder than Saturday. Not a reason or excuse for no kills.
This the first time Hunting with a .32 PRB, or any caliber PRB. I did practice with my rifle and felt confident on how well it shot, put a lot or Balls in a 2" red dot, from bench postion, and off shoulder while sitting.
I will humble myself after shooting it straight up, low light conditions.
I was about to break out my Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun.....
I've been waiting for this season to use the PRB, I'm not hungry or starving so the Shotgun is staying put till Turkey Season Next spring.
I'm 58 plus and still learning and loving it. I'll get some, season runs till March 3rd.
Henry and I seen alot, Henry treed about 10 squirrels, maybe more. I had shots at about half of them, although there was one in every tree he sat, scratched at and barked not all was shootable. Alot of leaves still on the trees, and they were way up to the tops.Them Hickory and Oaks sure seemed tall past 2 days.
3 shots and I missed, not sure elevation or windage. Muzzleloading Season opens the 21st so it will be Deer and Hog time. I will try some squirrel hunting when I get home, hunting at WMA not far away. I will be use PRB in a Lyman GPR.
Maybe it was because they didn't have Red Spots on them, yeah that's why I missed.
Again Henry did his part, I failed to make a kill. I did enjoy the ti.e in the woods with my dog, I know he did also.
Hopefully next post will have Photos of some nice little grays.
Sorry so long, again thanks for the good reading and the knowledge past on...
Gum Slough and Henry.
Take Care Stay Safe.
First I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, truly appreciate it.
Second I would like to thank everyone on the forum for encouraging the shooting of Patched Round Balls, and Flintlocks.
Right off the bat, NO KILLS.
Weather was great both days, Sunday winder than Saturday. Not a reason or excuse for no kills.
This the first time Hunting with a .32 PRB, or any caliber PRB. I did practice with my rifle and felt confident on how well it shot, put a lot or Balls in a 2" red dot, from bench postion, and off shoulder while sitting.
I will humble myself after shooting it straight up, low light conditions.
I was about to break out my Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun.....
I've been waiting for this season to use the PRB, I'm not hungry or starving so the Shotgun is staying put till Turkey Season Next spring.
I'm 58 plus and still learning and loving it. I'll get some, season runs till March 3rd.
Henry and I seen alot, Henry treed about 10 squirrels, maybe more. I had shots at about half of them, although there was one in every tree he sat, scratched at and barked not all was shootable. Alot of leaves still on the trees, and they were way up to the tops.Them Hickory and Oaks sure seemed tall past 2 days.
3 shots and I missed, not sure elevation or windage. Muzzleloading Season opens the 21st so it will be Deer and Hog time. I will try some squirrel hunting when I get home, hunting at WMA not far away. I will be use PRB in a Lyman GPR.
Maybe it was because they didn't have Red Spots on them, yeah that's why I missed.
Again Henry did his part, I failed to make a kill. I did enjoy the ti.e in the woods with my dog, I know he did also.
Hopefully next post will have Photos of some nice little grays.
Sorry so long, again thanks for the good reading and the knowledge past on...
Gum Slough and Henry.
Take Care Stay Safe.
I appreciate this, Ed.
Take Care Stay Safe
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