First blood with new gun.
Nice going with the new rifle, I'm not the best offhand either i much prefer a tree to brace off of.Long day today friends. Up at 4. Took off for my happy place again one hour and fifteen minute drive. Had my new rifle with me. Sat at the same place I did Saturday morning. Lots of squirrels around cutting and jumping from tree to tree. First two shots were misses( I’m good at that!). The next shot I got. Yayyy first one with new gun. It was 11 o’clock. Went back to the truck and cleaned the squirrel and ran some patches down the rifle.
Had lunch, then crawled in the back of my truck( I have a bed back there), I’m rereading Ed’s book, then took a snooze.
Back out for the afternoon. I was roughly 100 yards from my morning spot. Had action right away. I passed on a shot as I wasn’t comfortable with the distance. Shortly another squirrel strolled up to about 15 yards. I nailed him. Two in a row. I’m feeling good. As afternoon turned to evening the activity reall picked up. Got another shot. Missed!!
At 6:15 I headed out. Gonna shoot my gun to empty it at the truck when a squirrel hops up on the side of a tree. Offhand shot. Missed which is no surprise as I’m not very good off hand. Oh well the gun’s now empty. Drove home. Cleaned the second squirrel and my rifle and got my stuff organized for tomorrow morning.
Only hunting a few hours with no report as a 22 is going with me tomorrow. Chance of rain. My muzzleloaders don’t get wet.
Good luck, Cruiser. I hope you bring home a nice one for the freezer. If I were anywhere near you, I’d darn sure help you pack it out.
Trolling for grizz, pilgrim?Well, there was blood! Unfortunately it was mine
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Naturally there was the deep concern with the better half and the suggestion that maybe old men shouldn't be wandering around in the high country alone. My reply; yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm insured. Suddenly her demeanor changed and approval shown through. So, I'm good to go back.
I suppose one of these days it'll be me that gets packed out.
Other than that it was a fine afternoon in the woods.
Squirrels were laughing at me on the hike out.
Congrats, Jim. Broke in your new squirrel tool and had a lot of action. The best kind of squirrel, too. My guess is, things will improve once you get a little more time with the ML.First blood with new gun.View attachment 349089
I bet your ML’s are saying “Oh C’mon, don’t cha want to have fun no more” just because it’s raining?Long day today friends. Up at 4. Took off for my happy place again one hour and fifteen minute drive. Had my new rifle with me. Sat at the same place I did Saturday morning. Lots of squirrels around cutting and jumping from tree to tree. First two shots were misses( I’m good at that!). The next shot I got. Yayyy first one with new gun. It was 11 o’clock. Went back to the truck and cleaned the squirrel and ran some patches down the rifle.
Had lunch, then crawled in the back of my truck( I have a bed back there), I’m rereading Ed’s book, then took a snooze.
Back out for the afternoon. I was roughly 100 yards from my morning spot. Had action right away. I passed on a shot as I wasn’t comfortable with the distance. Shortly another squirrel strolled up to about 15 yards. I nailed him. Two in a row. I’m feeling good. As afternoon turned to evening the activity reall picked up. Got another shot. Missed!!
At 6:15 I headed out. Gonna shoot my gun to empty it at the truck when a squirrel hops up on the side of a tree. Offhand shot. Missed which is no surprise as I’m not very good off hand. Oh well the gun’s now empty. Drove home. Cleaned the second squirrel and my rifle and got my stuff organized for tomorrow morning.
Only hunting a few hours with no report as a 22 is going with me tomorrow. Chance of rain. My muzzleloaders don’t get wet.
Nothing wrong with that. It’s all about enjoying oneself while squirrel hunting. Several different ways for sure. I’ve most likely learned more about squirrels and squirrel hunting from observing than anything else.I like to wait for a cold snap (40ish) before I hit the squeak woods.
I'll typically find an oak, hickory, or walnut tree and wait.
I must admit that I tend to do more observing than actual " hunting".
My firelock of choice is a Fusil Fin.
55 gr. of 3F, 65 gr. of #6's.
ExactlyIt's nice to be able to sneak through the woods when the leaves are damp, but I can put up with dry leaves better than wind. If I crunch though the dry leaves and find a spot to sit down for a while, the squirrels usually come back out after a while, but if the wind is blowing the treetops around then it makes it very hard to spot them. Either way it's still nice to be out in the woods. You never know what you are going to see.
You are welcome, Ed.So, I received a nice gift in the mail yesterday. This is a nice knife. Love the squirrel on it. Very appropriate.
Thank you, Fred. I really like it. It will be going to the woods with me.
I like the fact that it came with instructions on the proper way to resharpen it. I’m a world class failure when it comes to sharpening knives.You are welcome, Ed.
I'm glad you like and will be taking it to the woods. Skin'em out Ed.
Got one today myself. Can't thank you enough Fred. I think mine will be staying home. I'd have a $h!t fit if I lost it. I'll keep it safe to be treasured and admired.So, I received a nice gift in the mail yesterday. This is a nice knife. Love the squirrel on it. Very appropriate.
Thank you, Fred. I really like it. It will be going to the woods with me.
I haven't shot any yetSquirrel hunting friends: I’ve noticed last fall and starting again this fall the vast majority are females. It seems to change later in the year. 5 out of 6 so far this fall are females. Last year was the same.
Anybody else see this? Or is it just females are attracted to me
That is good, but I gotta say my favorite is squirrel gravy and biscuits .My favorite squirrel meal is squirrel and dumplins.
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