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

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Methinks Jim discovered the squirrel version of fat camp

Good one.
I wonder if Pritzker is lurking amongst them.

 

[snakebit]

Good one.
I wonder if Pritzker is lurking amongst them.

Hope not. Ol Jelly Belly Pritzker would eat all the acorns and hickory nuts.

 

[snakebit]

Lol. They were three big ones. They aren’t all like that. I did notice they were big.

I’ve shot a couple really little ones this year. Kinda feel bad when I do. But they eat good!

Just means your a good shot to hit the little ones. Tender is good

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

I'll probably try some squirrel hunting on public lands this weekend. I did find a couple spots hunt last 2 weekends. No dog gone deers, not even does. I usually see does and non shootable bucks.

 

[yellowhammer]

I'll probably try some squirrel hunting on public lands this weekend...

Me too, Fred. I may try Swan Creek WMA: LINK

If I can find a dry spot LOL. Swamp squirrels....

On the other side of I-65 from there is Wheeler NWR, a squirrel honey hole. But, they close it off to squirrel hunting during deer season dangit. Gotta wait for there...

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Me too, Fred. I may try Swan Creek WMA: LINK

If I can find a dry spot LOL. Swamp squirrels....

On the other side of I-65 from there is Wheeler NWR, a squirrel honey hole. But, they close it off to squirrel hunting during deer season dangit. Gotta wait for there...

The WMA I'm planning to hunt, is past the First 9 days. No quota permit required, so it's a free for all. I saw several hunts this morning at the
Circle K, their headed out. It will probably be crowded but I'll deal with it. General Gun will run through the 24th, then small game till March 2nd. Not so many hunters then. You do have some guys still hunt wild hod though, and most of them hunt with rifles so one has to pay attention for sure.
Good luck hope ya stay high and dry.

 

[yellowhammer]

... But the next three were kills...

I'm going to chime in with the other guys and say those are the fattest squirrels I have ever seen! Never seen a squirrel that chunky at the base of the tail like that.

 

[snakebit]

I'm going to chime in with the other guys and say those are the fattest squirrels I have ever seen! Never seen a squirrel that chunky at the base of the tail like that.

Yep. Definitely cake eaters.

 

[snakebit]

I'll probably try some squirrel hunting on public lands this weekend. I did find a couple spots hunt last 2 weekends. No dog gone deers, not even does. I usually see does and non shootable bucks.

I'm heading for the bottoms back home this Sunday. I want to take the Crockett with me, there are a ton of squirrels there. But, we're trying to fill freezers with deer meat.

 

[snakebit]

Me too, Fred. I may try Swan Creek WMA: LINK

If I can find a dry spot LOL. Swamp squirrels....

On the other side of I-65 from there is Wheeler NWR, a squirrel honey hole. But, they close it off to squirrel hunting during deer season dangit. Gotta wait for there...

Looking forward to seeing you get some of those Bama squirrels with your new rifle Hammer

 

[yellowhammer]

Looking forward to seeing you get some of those Bama squirrels with your new rifle Hammer

Thanks snakebit; I'm on the lookout for something 'foxy':

 

[yellowhammer]

Just another gratuitous southern fox squirrel picture for your viewing pleasure....

...I really want to get one mounted...

 

[snakebit]

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Just another gratuitous southern fox squirrel picture for your viewing pleasure....

...I really want to get one mounted...

They are pretty for sure.

 

[Jim K]

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Just another gratuitous southern fox squirrel picture for your viewing pleasure....

...I really want to get one mounted...

What a gorgeous squirrel!! I hope you get one.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

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Just another gratuitous southern fox squirrel picture for your viewing pleasure....

...I really want to get one mounted...

I love them squirrels.
I think they're so cool looking.
I useuly see them when out hunting.
We can't shoot them.
They are protected down.

 

[10 spot]

Sometimes it pays to be a taxidermist, and I don’t mean monetarily. Yesterday a friend brought me in a buck that his grandson shot.
In the course of chatting, he knowing I’m a squirrel hunter, said I need to try this piece of public land next valley over. He said there were lots of squirrels there.

He has mentioned it before and I’ve been meaning to check it out but hadn’t yet.

I was going to go out to my honey hole this morning but decided to try this new area. Wise decision. This woods was loaded with squirrels. It’s thick and tough to get shots but man there are a lot in there.

My first three shots were misses which had me gritting my teeth. But the next three were kills.

I think I found a new honey hole. I’m looking forward to getting back there. View attachment 361938

What cal is that Jim K. Inquiring minds would like to Kno