Squirrel Season 2022

[Mags]

Our season for Western Gray Squirrel: North Central Oregon Sept 15 to Oct 31; Rest of state Sept 1 to Nov 15th.
Illegal to hunt Douglas and other native pine squirrels and flying squirrels.
Year round open season on invasive species: California Gray Digger, Eastern Fox and Eastern Gray Squirrels (very destructive).
I too use a .410.

[graywolf]

Got my second chair in place. Sit in it about 30 minutes this afternoon. Only saw one squirrel, but no good shot. Hard to get a good shot this time of year, even with the 410.

[graywolf]

Found this picture from about this same time in October last season. Just happened to look down and see it. Way to close for comfort. Over 5’.

[daytime dave]

Yikes. I'd have used the .410 on that critter.
I've gone out for squirrels and rabbits with a .410 lately. I've seen none. I should find a nice place to sit.

[Mags]

Yikes. I'd have used the .410 on that critter.
I've gone out for squirrels and rabbits with a .410 lately. I've seen none. I should find a nice place to sit.

Have plenty. Come sit here.

[graywolf]

Each year I rotate my squirrel stands around. I set up a chair at 3 places. I can’t walk like I used to so I need to be able to ride the UTV pretty close to stand. Always tell my wife which chair I’m going to because don’t always have cell service.

[clovishound]

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.

[Vaquero]

Last year this guy kept raiding the bird feeder.

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RP

[markiver54]

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.

[markiver54]

We have almost as many white ones as grey ones.