Useful Squirrel hunting tips

Useful Squirrel hunting tips

 

EARLY SEASON ( SEPTEMBER- EARLY OCTOBER)

As the squirrel season starts, I totally concentrate on the feeding pattern of the squirrel.  Beech trees are my first target, so a little pre season scouting to locate productive trees will pay off in dividends.
If all goes well, the sun will be right and the falling particles will be easily seen, giving away the squirrel’s location. From this point the stalk is on. don’t hurry your shot! If you move slowly, avoiding downed branches and their tell tale “snap” the squirrel will be busy feeding and pay no attention to you. Don’t forget, th eearly season canopy of leaves will work in your favor as well.
If the action is slow, I resort to calling to the squirrels to liven up the forest. See my calling section.

Useful Squirrel hunting tips

MID SEASON ( MID OCTOBER – EARLY NOVEMBER)

By now, the beech nuts have gone and I have to concentrate on another food source… corn! I set up for action now as opposed to my stalking technique.
Obviously, I am going to select hunting grounds that are proximate to cut corm fields. A typical set up is near a hedgerow between hardwoods and the corn itself. Hunters can attempt to do some quick scouting by looking for fallen corn husks or squirrels tracks in snow if any is present. From here it is a waiting game. When a squirrel is shot, stay put because more squirrels will often be following in pursuit of the corn.

LATE SEASON ( DECEMBER – FEBRUARY )

If you are still pursuing squirrels at this point, use the snow to your advantage. Look for abundant tracks near tree bases so you know where the busiest section of woods will be. It is best to be hunting at day break, as squirrels are said to be most active from dawn to mid day and spend the rest of the day in sleep.

source:lewand.tripod.com