2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........

[ETipp]

I have a trigger stick mono. I think the bipod will work much better.

I would think so. Actually, for out in the wide open areas if the western states, I believe a tripod might be even more conducive. However, I doubt they would be conducive in these steep, thick, hills here.

 

[ETipp]

put me down for 2

Uh Oh, another black squirrel. Wait for it...............................

 

[Buff1958]

Uh Oh, another black squirrel. Wait for it...............................

They are fairly common here. probably 20% of the fox squirrels are black

 

[Buff1958]

@Buff1958 , more pics, please, of your awesome squirrel-gettin' smoke pole!

 

[Ditt44]

Adding to the blasphemy of shooting sticks... A few ideas for you all to consider. I picked up a pair of Cascade trekking poles from Amazon last year, under $50. Then I bought two sets of the Wiser Precision adapters ($37 each currently).

I only needed one set to create a bi-pod but opted for a second set to add a leg from my Bog Pod so that I had a light-weight easy to handle tri-pod for a New Mexico elk hunt. This is a very stable set up with just two legs, rock solid with three as I rigged it. Pics are of my configuration. If you need/like trekking poles I highly recommend this combo.

Wiser Precision trekking pole adapter

 

[yellowhammer]

@Buff1958 , what load did you use to take that black squirrel?

 

[yellowhammer]

I need a fowler (haha like I need a hole in my head... I'm getting builder fatigue...)

 

[Buff1958]

@Buff1958 , what load did you use to take that black squirrel?

70 grains of FF with a 1/2" thick prelubed wad, 1-1/8 oz load of #5 shot with a 1/8" thick nitro was to hold it all down

 

[Trigger]

Yaya..

I just tried a new place. Deer..

walked past 4 fresh scrapes. On the trail. I don't know where to go. Don't know this area...

I can walk down the trail further.

Post right here.

Go in the woods left or right..

I want to see more.. but I feel less is more I seen enough. Just wait here.

 

[snakebit]

Adding to the blasphemy of shooting sticks... A few ideas for you all to consider. I picked up a pair of Cascade trekking poles from Amazon last year, under $50. Then I bought two sets of the Wiser Precision adapters ($37 each currently).

I only needed one set to create a bi-pod but opted for a second set to add a leg from my Bog Pod so that I had a light-weight easy to handle tri-pod for a New Mexico elk hunt. This is a very stable set up with just two legs, rock solid with three as I rigged it. Pics are of my configuration. If you need/like trekking poles I highly recommend this combo.

Wiser Precision trekking pole adapter

Looks like a sturdy set up for sure. How does it transport? Can you shoot high enough up a tree while seated while squirrel hunting? Thanks for posting.

 

[Ditt44]

Just adjust the height of the legs on the poles. For most squirrel hunting the bi-pod is plenty and you can easily get them set up for pretty high angle shots. Obviously depends on the angle of slope you are sitting or standing on. The Cascade poles are really light, and if you are using one you can tuck the other into a small pack if you want. I will actually connect them and then twist them to line up and use 'two at once' in one hand. That way if you need to set up, they are already locked in, just twist them to the open width you want and lay in the gun.

 

[Trigger]

I think adding a cell phone holder thing on one would be cool...

I'd like a cell phone hunt video..

 

[snakebit]

Just adjust the height of the legs on the poles. For most squirrel hunting the bi-pod is plenty and you can easily get them set up for pretty high angle shots. Obviously depends on the angle of slope you are sitting or standing on. The Cascade poles are really light, and if you are using one you can tuck the other into a small pack if you want. I will actually connect them and then twist them to line up and use 'two at once' in one hand. That way if you need to set up, they are already locked in, just twist them to the open width you want and lay in the gun.

Sounds good

 

[longcruise]

Was those bipods or tripods?

Hmmm, I'm not sure. If I had realized there were both i would have looked more closely. There was instant recognition because of the distinctive handle. I stopped looking and fled due to the price tag.

 

[Trigger]

I found some squirrels here.. 4 I seen.. that's not bad I havnt seen any this season.

 

[Trigger]

Oops..

I had to see more.. I found more.

I ended up following this deer sign. to the only house here..

I was like a house. That sucks..

Boom. Right from that house.

 

[Trigger]

I get this squirrels over deer hunt..

We always want to shoot them.

I've seen more now. I'd be filing up the game bag here.

I still have not ate one.

 

[snakebit]

I get this squirrels over deer hunt..

We always want to shoot them.

I've seen more now. I'd be filing up the game bag here.

I still have not ate one.

That's the way it usually is. See a dozen shootable deer when squirrel hunting, and a double limit of squirrels when deer hunting. Man above has a helluva good sense of humor

 

[Trigger]

My friend just texted. He's ready to leave when i am..

He's older. Might be cold or something.

I might act like there nothing let's go.. but really I want to post. sit here till sunset for any chance.

 

[ETipp]

I get this squirrels over deer hunt..

We always want to shoot them.

I've seen more now. I'd be filing up the game bag here.

I still have not ate one.

You, sir, are an underachiever. If you have never shot and ate a squirrel, then don't cha think its about time?

Deer are nice and all. Many of us depend on the meat from them for the year. But squirrel hunting is the best there ever was. I highly recommend you give it a try (WITH A TRADITONAL MUZZLELOADER) and see for yourself. If anyone thinks squirrel hunting with a trad ML is easy, then step right up and give it a try.

I think you will like it, Trigger. You certainly will be hooked for life. Its time you open a new chapter in your life and expand your horizons.

BTW, I consider myself a half-way decent deer hunter with all kinds of deer tools. You want to know how I learned how to deer hunt? From squirrel hunting.