Category: Squirrel Hunting Basics
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What Time Do Squirrels Come Out in The Morning?
Although squirrel hunting is a relatively simplistic type of hunting, especially compared to deer or turkey hunting, it’s not uncommon for new squirrel hunters to have questions about where, when, and how to be a successful squirrel hunter. One question I’m asked by new hunters (and one I see posted in the different hunting forums)…
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Squirrel Hunting Methods
I’m a member of several different hunting forums and do my best to stay on top of the questions and answers associated with squirrel hunting. One of the most common questions or series of questions I see about hunting squirrels involves questions about specific squirrel hunting techniques or methods. In this post, I will cover…
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What’s So Great About Squirrel Hunting?
I always find it interesting to see how people react when they find out I prefer to hunt squirrels over any other game species. The responses range from a simple question of why hunt squirrels at all to the subtle disdain from fellow hunters who believe that squirrels are better suited as species for introducing…
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Is it Worth Squirrel Hunting in the Rain or Wind?
Tell me if this sounds familiar if you are a squirrel hunter? You get up before first light and get all your gear ready. Have a quick cup of coffee with a light breakfast, and you’re ready to go. Then you open the door to head out, and it’s raining or super windy. Squirrels don’t…
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Do You Have to Wear Orange When Squirrel Hunting?
Squirrels are still one of my favorite game species to hunt because they offer similar hunting challenges that you face with big game, are relatively plentiful, and can test your marksmanship with a rimfire rifle. However, when talking to hunters that are new to the squirrel hunt, one question that I’m asked often is, do…