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

[Jim K]

I finished my book this morning in a Missouri turkey blind. Ed did a great job. I’m on a turkey trip thinking about squirrel hunting lol.

 

[snakebit]

That's awesome, Tom. Good trick!

Indeed, that's about as good as it gets right there. You and I would get along real well at a hunting camp.

We're gonna have to do that some day Ed. Drag Fred and Jim along.

 

[snakebit]

I've been reading mine too. I read slowly. Tend to pause and reflect. Often fall asleep while reflecting

Me thinks you should write a chapter on squirrel trapping Cruiser

 

[snakebit]

I refilled my repaired feeders today. The wind has laid down some and my backyard bushytails are going bonkers.

 

[Jim K]

Like I said before, I’m in Missouri turkey hunting. Never hunted this state before. Last evening I was easing through some woods and there are hickory trees everywhere. Shag bark and mockernut hickory’s. Oaks too. I would love to squirrel hunt here. Fox and grays. Really nice country about ten miles from Iowa. Lots of deer too. My buddy shot a real good gobbler last evening but I’ve had no action today other than finishing Ed’s book. Lol

 

[ETipp]

I finished my book this morning in a Missouri turkey blind. Ed did a great job. I’m on a turkey trip thinking about squirrel hunting lol.

Thank you, Jim.

 

[longcruise]

Me thinks you should write a chapter on squirrel trapping Cruiser

Don't know if Ed would want any of my scratchings in such a fine book. Be nice if he added a chapter on Pine squirrels. I know he doesn't hunt them where he's at but would bet a shot against a beer that he knows all he needs to know!

I haven't seen a squirrel since #10. They will be filling in though. Strategy is to continue removal until my pears and apples are harvested. They'll get a few but won't have time to do much damage. Now is critical because they love to eat the buds before they blossom and then they will start in eating the blossoms.

eight inches of snow out there this morning and cold all day.

 

[ETipp]

We're gonna have to do that some day Ed. Drag Fred and Jim along.

I haven’t forgotten about it. In fact, I was thinking about it again last night. A few days squirrel hunt somewhere certainly located (for most of us). It’s in the works. Going somewhere tomorrow to scope it out.

 

[ETipp]

Two days ago I got a call from a friend. She asked me if I would help her get rid of a bunch of squirrels. They are in her attic, chewing holes in facia boards, in between the ceiling and roof on her front porch, and all over her yard. Went over and checked things out. Yup, she has a squirrel problem sure enough. Being the modest fella I am, I said to her “today is your lucky day. I just happen to be the right man for the job”.

She also gave me permission to squirrel hunt her woods that just happens to join my thicket from hell.

Oh I’m gonna like this job.

 

[Jim K]

Two days ago I got a call from a friend. She asked me if I would help her get rid of a bunch of squirrels. They are in her attic, chewing holes in facia boards, in between the ceiling and roof on her front porch, and all over her yard. Went over and checked things out. Yup, she has a squirrel problem for sue and being the modest fella I am, I said to her “today is your lucky day. I just happen to be the right man for the job”.

She also gave me permission to squirrel hunt her woods that just happens to join the thicket from hell.

Oh I’m gonna like this job.

Wow, that’s some hole they chewed!!

 

[ETipp]

Wow, that’s some hole they chewed!!

Yes sir. I don’t understand it. There’s many den trees in close proximity yet they feel the need to chew holes in facia boards and get into attics.

 

[longcruise]

I and my trap stand ready to be drafted.

 

[ETipp]

I and my trap stand ready to be drafted.

 

[ETipp]

I and my trap stand ready to be drafted.

Traps aren’t doing the trick here. I have 4 of them out. They walk up to it, or very close to it, then keep moving along. There’s so many buds and other things for them to eat for being so early in the year. The squirrels are still digging in the ground and finding old nuts from last year as well. Even oak trees are leaved out already and the woods are getting thick.

So yeah, traps are not effective at this time but I know what is very effective.

 

[longcruise]

So yeah, traps are not effective at this time but I know what is very effective

Two words: Peanut Butter It's squirrel heroin.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

We're gonna have to do that some day Ed. Drag Fred and Jim along.

Guys I've thought (actually dreamed) about the same thing for awhile. My hunting buddy's are far and few .

If you guys can make it work go for it.
With my work the way it is, it's going pretty much consume my time for the next couple months, til this hospital is complete. Then in June or July I'll be starting another very large hospital. 2 year plus project. If it starts off right and the contractor and architect have ducks in a row it might be possible to take some time off, I usually get screwed during hunting season.

If the 3 of ya can make it happen do it.
Ya can send pictures and fill me in...

Take Care Stay Safe

Fred

 

[ETipp]

Two words: Peanut Butter It's squirrel heroin.

Well then our Gray squirrels here don’t like drugs. Thats what I had in 3 traps.

 

[ETipp]

Found this out in the woods this morning while scouting for another place to squirrel hunt. Anyone know what this fanged critter might have been.

Some serious choppers.

Badger?

Saber tooth Groundhog?

No water in a the area for miles so it can’t be a beaver.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Beaver

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Ed, it might be a groundhog/woodchuck.