Squirrel Season 2020

[Jim K]

We have greys, and fox squirrels in my neck of the woods, sometimes there is a black or white one that will show up, I watched a coal black one the last two years while deer hunting so I go back with the .32 and guess what Mr. black did not show up, you will have color variations in squirrels some times kind of like a piebald deer but it is rare here. Also the fox squirrels like to be near water for some reason.

Where are you located? The color varieties are pretty cool.

 

[hanshi]

Here’s some southern fox squirrels i did from N Carolina except the top one of the double is a PA squirrel. I saw the silver ones too in Georgia. Cool squirrels!View attachment 45419View attachment 45420

Those are super nice mounts. Fox squirrels just look so nice when done well - and taste so good when well done. I haven't been hunting in my native Georgia in over 12 years and I miss it.

 

[Jim K]

Those are super nice mounts. Fox squirrels just look so nice when done well - and taste so good when well done. I haven't been hunting in my native Georgia in over 12 years and I miss it.

Thank you hanshi

 

[appalichian hunter]

Jim K- all I will say is the democratic republic south of Pa.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

🐿

 

[appalichian hunter]

Are we not talking about squirrels and not chipmunks, takes a bunch of chipmunks to make a pot pie.

 

[Jim K]

Im sitting on stand now after a really good morning hunt. The wind has picked up and activity is down. I was able to get out of the shop the whole day and hunt. Im so thankful!!
This morning i got 5 shots and 3 squirrels.
Have a great weekend friends.

 

[MountainSmoke]

Nice shootin there Jim. I see some barbecued squirrel sandwiches in your future. Or maybe some new recipe that we can all drool over. Good job.

 

[Jim K]

Im sitting on stand now after a really good morning hunt. The wind has picked up and activity is down. I was able to get out of the shop the whole day and hunt. Im so thankful!!
This morning i got 5 shots and 3 squirrels.
Have a great weekend friends.View attachment 45769

Thanks MountainSmoke. Yep, I’m trying a new recipe today. Squirrel roll ups! We’ll see how that goes.

 

[Jim K]

I tried a new dish tonight. Squirrel roll ups. I cooked the squirrels in the crockpot all day. Deboned and mixed with different peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese. Rolled up in crescent roll dough and baked for 30 minutes. I think i could have left in the oven a little longer but enjoyed it.

 

[RSbilliard]

Haven't had squirrel in while but I used to make a fire, run a stick through them and roast them over the fire.

 

[nbogan]

Had a beautiful morning out. I haven't been out in several weeks and with the cool temps last night i knew i had to spend some time in the woods. As i was checking and improving a natural ground blind i plan to hunt out of i see my first bit of movement in the tree tops. I work my way over and after a little watching he finally gives me a shoot, which i miss. As i start to reload i notice my short starter is gone. Meanwhile the squirrel has moved closer down the trunk giving me a perfect shot, which i can't reload and take. I guess he noticed my missing piece of equipment and felt he wasn't in danger. Well after back tracking i finally find the short starter back by my ground blind. The rest of the morning was less eventful and i managed to connect with all the rest of my shots. I figure 3 head shot squirrels in 4 shots isn't too bad. They were great fried up for lunch with some homemade biscuits. I even got a few of my kids to try them.

 

[Jim K]

View attachment 46766Had a beautiful morning out. I haven't been out in several weeks and with the cool temps last night i knew i had to spend some time in the woods. As i was checking and improving a natural ground blind i plan to hunt out of i see my first bit of movement in the tree tops. I work my way over and after a little watching he finally gives me a shoot, which i miss. As i start to reload i notice my short starter is gone. Meanwhile the squirrel has moved closer down the trunk giving me a perfect shot, which i can't reload and take. I guess he noticed my missing piece of equipment and felt he wasn't in danger. Well after back tracking i finally find the short starter back by my ground blind. The rest of the morning was less eventful and i managed to connect with all the rest of my shots. I figure 3 head shot squirrels in 4 shots isn't too bad. They were great fried up for lunch with some homemade biscuits. I even got a few of my kids to try them.

Thats great shooting and two were fox squirrels!!

 

[Ricochet]

My favorite animal to hunt and these are my favorite types of threads! I love seein the small caliber flintlock pictures come out in force!!). Ive been a couple of times with my Kibler .40 but no luck as of yet. Cant wait to get back out there!!

 

[Hermit Tim]

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My squirrel huntin bag contents. Patch knife\ skinning knife, 30grain cane measure, turnscrew, some cleaning patches/ball puller, jag,and worm. Lead balls, hunk of tow for cleaning the rifle bore. Spare flints and leather. Lastly a ball starter. What do you all think? Keep the same or something different?

That is a good looking setup. Loving the authentic looking bag. Hoping to put my squirrel hunting gear to work tomorrow. Will post some pics to your thread if I get to go. That is a great looking rifle you've got too...

 

[hanshi]

A few seasons ago but the only squirrel photo I have. .36 SMR.

 

[MountainSmoke]

A few seasons ago but the only squirrel photo I have. .36 SMR.

That rifle is a beauty!

 

[hanshi]

About 6 lbs, light & handy, accurate. Just wish I could shoot by sight rather than by smell.

 

[Smokinfeathers]

Got this 32ga in aweek ago so decided better try it out, popped a cap n it was good to go so loaded it n hit the woods with few minutes till dark, first time I shot it n got a squak. Love how light this thing is n handles great

 

[Hermit Tim]

Got this 32ga in aweek ago so decided better try it out, popped a cap n it was good to go so loaded it n hit the woods with few minutes till dark, first time I shot it n got a squak. Love how light this thing is n handles great

That is beautiful...