Squirrel Season 2022

[Vaquero]

It's a shame you can't hunt in suburbs. I've got enough unwanted squirrels in my backyard to feed a family of 4. When my buddy are out in the woods during small game season, I see very few squirrels. I know, lots more predators out there than in my back yard.

I'm not seriously suggesting it, I understand the safety issues, even with air rifles.

I can certainly relate. I have the same situation. Matter of fact, I see three out in the yard as I type.

RP

[Vaquero]

We have almost as many white ones as grey ones.

Saw this for myself earlier this year.

RP

[markiver54]

We have almost as many white ones as grey ones.

Saw this for myself earlier this year.

RP

Some of the white ones have grey stripes down their back. Guess they're not picky when it comes to mating.

[graywolf]

There's about a half dozen pecan trees scattered around the tree line behind my house. Just inside the tree line under some oaks are my stands. The years the pecans make, they are the two best places to sit. but this year not many pecans, so also not seeing many squirrels. So I will be moving them 2 chairs deeper in the woods. There's other good spots to setup, but have to walk a lot further to them. Its not so much I'm lazy, but I can't walk thru the woods like I used to could.

[daytime dave]

As I type this, I'm enjoying the last of a squirrel taken today. I cooked it in bacon fat with onions and boneless pork ribs. I used some of the fresh herbs still doing well in the raised bed, namely sage, rosemary and thyme. Once the meat was almost done, I added the herbs and chicken broth. I made a gravy and am having it over left over roasted vegetables from my garden.

I used my new to me .410 over under. Photos later.

[graywolf]

Dave, I can almost smell and taste it from here. It's been a long time since I eat squirrel and gravy, and probably be even longer because wife ain't gonna let me bring one inside anymore. She never eat them but tolerated me eating them but I don't think she will now. Also, I haven't got anyone to give them to anymore. Nobody eats them. The last 2 seasons have been my best ever. I've also been using the .410 mostly.

[Hatchdog]

As I type this, I'm enjoying the last of a squirrel taken today. I cooked it in bacon fat with onions and boneless pork ribs. I used some of the fresh herbs still doing well in the raised bed, namely sage, rosemary and thyme. Once the meat was almost done, I added the herbs and chicken broth. I made a gravy and am having it over left over roasted vegetables from my garden.

I used my new to me .410 over under. Photos later.

Now that’s making good use of self provided food.

[graywolf]

Haven't found anyone that wants any squirrels, so I haven't been shooting any. I know they're pests, I've had to replace two over hangs because of their chewing, but I still have a hard time shooting them and just letting them lay where they fall.

[markiver54]

Haven't found anyone that wants any squirrels, so I haven't been shooting any. I know they're pests, I've had to replace two over hangs because of their chewing, but I still have a hard time shooting them and just letting them lay where they fall.

I know how you feel. We have so many here it's like they're taking over. Several in sight every time I look out the window or go outside.

[Mags]

... I know they're pests, I've had to replace two over hangs because of their chewing, but ....

The word 'pest' is an understatement. Have to replace Christmas light strings 2-3 times each season because they get chewed up. I'm constantly making repairs to drip irrigation. I've spent $1000s between two vehicles replacing fuel lines and wiring harnesses. I shoot them but move them out of sight to places where the coyotes and birds of prey can do the clean up.

[markiver54]

... I know they're pests, I've had to replace two over hangs because of their chewing, but ....

The word 'pest' is an understatement. Have to replace Christmas light strings 2-3 times each season because they get chewed up. I'm constantly making repairs to drip irrigation. I've spent $1000s between two vehicles replacing fuel lines and wiring harnesses. I shoot them but move them out of sight to places where the coyotes and birds of prey can do the clean up.

Yup, I've fed a few hawks and feral cats.

[graywolf]

I better make sure wife don’t see your post. She usually asks if got any when I walk in the house. If I tell her I saw a couple but let them go, she’ll start fussing. If you don’t want to build new storage sheds, you better shoot them.

[graywolf]

Squirrel jumped me this afternoon. I was sitting in chair with my back facing my shooting backstop. He jumped off the backstop on the back of my head and neck. Glad I had hood over my head.

[markiver54]

Squirrel jumped me this afternoon. I was sitting in chair with my back facing my shooting backstop. He jumped off the backstop on the back of my head and neck. Glad I had hood over my head.

Seriously! Wow. I just might have had to shoot him.

[graywolf]

I don’t know what all I did, but if he had got close to my feet, I probably wouldn’t have had to shoot him.

[daytime dave]

Wow, you are a magnet. I have only seen a few reds while sitting in the tree stand. Those few reds are more than the deer I haven't seen. lol.

[graywolf]

Im seeing at least a couple just about every afternoon I go now. Just don't want to see them on me. Ive had them close enough to touch over the the years, but never had one to jump on me. Haven't been deer hunting yet. Usually get a doe before Christmas and another one in January. Sometimes , if room in the freezer will get a third one.

[graywolf]

Not having anyone around anymore that eats them, I haven't hunted as much and when I do, I watch them but don't shoot. Wife and I both being under the weather since right after Christmas didn't help any. Squirrel season goes out first week in March. I don't know, may go some and scout out new areas for next season. Did get my deer meat in the freezer for another year though.

[graywolf]

Well, squirrel season is officially over. The folks that's passed on that I always give to were family and life long friends. Just didn't get into it like I always have.

Don

[graywolf]

I know y'all are gonna tell me I told you so and probably thinking some other choice words to say, especially Mags, but after telling you I didn't shoot many squirrels this past season, they are doing a number on my rafters again. Want be no sitting and watching anymore. Mags, I thought about you when a couple came out from under my SUV under carport.