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

[Coinneach]

No doubt, Anthony. Thank you for the report.

I’m hoping to find a little action soon, considering the late breeding season is December through February.

Is that so you guys can get 2 Squirrels with one shot Henry ?

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Took my 10 year old grandson for a little hunting adventure in a mix of cedar wooded/prairie. We saw a couple of cotton tails but no squirrels. Didn’t expect we would but a good time was had by both of us. He carried my double 12 with one barrel loaded and I had my 36 flint Traditions. We had done some additional shooting with some friends and used a variety of my muzzleloaders before the two of us took off. None of the others had shot muzzleloaders before.

now that's time very well done. hats off to you sir

 

[ETipp]

Is that so you guys can get 2 Squirrels with one shot Henry ?

Gotta take them as you can get them. Besides, it takes more skill to get them that way. I didn't buy those shooting sticks for nuttin.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Nice one! Good looking .410 as well!

Anthony

Thanks Anthony.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

I was going to go out early this more.
Cloudy, foggy, kinda thick out there.
The weather is not stopping me, it's my lower back and hip. For what ever reason I'm as stiff and sore as heck. Popped a couple Tylenol and Advil I'll have to head out later.
Again hope the weather gets better for y'all.

 

[longcruise]

Is that so you guys can get 2 Squirrels with one shot Henry ?

It took a little cogitating but I finally figured it out.

In the squirrel behavior department; 6:57 Am, sunrise to be 7:21 Am. And there's a squirrel in my pear tree foraging practically in the dark. And another running along the fence on the way to get his/her share. Don't think I've ever seen squirrels up and at em this early before.

 

[longcruise]

Now there's three of them out there at 7:16 AM.

 

[snakebit]

Guys it bums me out the weather isn't being very cooperative for ya. It's cool and cloudy today. Went out this morning with Blondie, trying to get ne a deer or hog. Didn't see anything other than squirrels. One of them I thought about trying to Bark his butt. There were other hunters in the area, had a good idea where they were but I'm not taking any chances. I'm not sure how far that .530 ball would go.
I heard several shots, figured it must be someone squirrel hunting. I was right because after about 20 minutes of hear several shots I heard another shot from behind me, not real far away. Now I'm sitting in amongst some palmettos and I figure that was just to close. So I paked up. At the parking area was an old timer talking with a younger fella. Said hi, he told me he was trying to get some squirrels but no luck.
After getting home and putting my hunting gear away, I looked out the back door and out in the tree line was some squirrel activity. I looked over there was my Brittany .410 leaning in the corner, still loaded up from last weekend. Thought what the heck. Grabbed her ans snuck out back. I saw something move and it was a squirrel on the ground pushing her way though the leaves. She sat up looked around and pow I let her have it.
This my first shot with it and I got me squirrel. She had about 5 #6s that hit her. Mostly in the neck chest with one in the belly.

I truly hope that the weather picks up for y'all so ya can get out there.

Best to all of you.

Forgot to ask yesterday Fred, what was the load sequence you used in Britt?

 

[ETipp]

Now there's three of them out there at 7:16 AM.

You know what to do about, Crusier. You be da man.

 

[snakebit]

No less than 8 squirrels on the feeders out back. They're even eating the crows food. Lot of chasing too.

 

[longcruise]

You know what to do about, Crusier. You be da man.

I have my new bird feeder/camera set out. If? When? The squirrels discover it there WILL be heck to pay.

 

[snakebit]

I have my new bird feeder/camera set out. If? When? The squirrels discover it there WILL be heck to pay.

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When, not if Cruiser

 

[snakebit]

I have my new bird feeder/camera set out. If? When? The squirrels discover it there WILL be heck to pay.

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I got one for Christmas similar. A nesting type one with camera. I'll set it up for spring.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Cruiser, past 3 or 4 weeks

Forgot to ask yesterday Fred, what was the load sequence you used in Britt?

35grs FFF
.44 caliber felt Wad.
3/4oz #6
.44 caliber felt Wad.

I now have some .412 over shot cards.
I will mess around with some other loads, see what I come up with.

 

[snakebit]

Cruiser, past 3 or 4 weeks
35grs FFF
.44 caliber felt Wad.
3/4oz #6
.44 caliber felt Wad.

I now have some .412 over shot cards.
I will mess around with some other loads, see what I come up with.

Sounds like squirrel medicine! That little beauty won't make a dent in your powder supply either

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Sounds like squirrel medicine! That little beauty won't make a dent in your powder supply either

I sure like it.
Yes easy on the powder supply.

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

I was going to go out early this more.
Cloudy, foggy, kinda thick out there.
The weather is not stopping me, it's my lower back and hip. For what ever reason I'm as stiff and sore as heck. Popped a couple Tylenol and Advil I'll have to head out later.
Again hope the weather gets better for y'all.

Hoping u get better soon

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Hoping u get better soon

Thanks.
It comes and goes. Figured I'd try to get out in the afternoon but the cold rain came instead. I'll have New Years Eve and New Years Day to get out.

Best to everyone.

 

[yellowhammer]

I had today penciled in to try to go squirrel hunting, but I'm still sick as a dog; 7th straight day of snot-nosed misery; covid? I dunno; grrrrr....

 

[ETipp]

I had today penciled in to try to go squirrel hunting, but I'm still sick as a dog; 7th straight day of snot-nosed misery; covid? I dunno; grrrrr....

I hate to hear that, Stan. You’re it alone in this one. Been fighting it myself for way over a week. Many, many people sick right now across the nation.