Climb into a stand...I swear this works. Same with not retrieving the squirrel until you’re done.
LIVE from the stand 2018-19
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I’m in a treestand this morning. At one point I could see 8 different greys and 2 fox squirrels. I did see 8 deer, too. Even had a nice adult doe with twins pass me at 10 yards. No shots. Unreal. My season of suck continues. Rats all back in bed now. Deer, too. I think I need some ☕️
Jamie will go back out this afternoon? If so what time? I am trying to learn, haven’t done any squirrel hunting.
no, I'm in for the day, but most days, squirrels are like most any other game animal, moving early in the morning for some period of time, then again late in the day. if, when, and how long they are active is anyone's guess. I've been watching squirrels from treestands for 35 years, been hunting them with dogs for over 10. the only thing I can say with any real certainty is that there is positively no rhyme or reason to when or how long rats are active. none. go hunt and have fun. if there are lots of squirrels and plenty of food on your place, then you will probably see some squirrels every time you go out.
squirrels practically always know you are there no matter how stealthy you think you are, full concealment blinds notwithstanding. move slow, be quiet, wear camo and your odds of getting into good range for a shot go up. or get a couple of squirrel dogs.
squirrels practically always know you are there no matter how stealthy you think you are, full concealment blinds notwithstanding. move slow, be quiet, wear camo and your odds of getting into good range for a shot go up. or get a couple of squirrel dogs.
Joy is still at it and I am going here and there as well. I walked in on 9 last night and had to switch spots mid-stream. Ran to a shed/blind we had and the wind was not so good. Darn deer came across the wind (7 total) and the one I wanted (Big Ol Biotch) escaped her fate at the last moment. I wouldn't shoot one, but wanna donate some meat to a needy family I know of.
Doing a hang and hunt tonight. Bitch may see me in this maple...but she ain't gonna smell me in the shed!
Joy is in the back looking for some antlers....Good Luck If Yer Out!
Joy is in the back looking for some antlers....Good Luck If Yer Out!
Joy lost count no horns but she lost count of does. There was that many deer back there tonight. I on the other hand had three I could have shot but not the big one I was looking for and then five more came streaking by when Joy come out of the woods but it was fun.
cspot
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Youngest daughter and I are out tonight in pa. Hunting a clover plot on a gasline. Wind is good and I have a good feeling about this evening. She only has a buck tag left.
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I'm about ready to start hunting coyotes.
Good luck to you two cspot.
I just got settled in 10-15mins ago. Spittin rain/ice mix, but dead calm.
I just got settled in 10-15mins ago. Spittin rain/ice mix, but dead calm.
Good Luck Everyone!
I'm about 16' up looking for the big nanny doe. She huge and smart.....Only one I'll settle for~~just to add a lil to it.
I'm about 16' up looking for the big nanny doe. She huge and smart.....Only one I'll settle for~~just to add a lil to it.
cspot
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Well we saw 2 buck and 4 doe. She had the safety off and the finger on the trigger and the buck turned towards us so she didn't have a shot. In re-positioning he saw us and spooked. He was a 3 or 4 point.
Well...Yea. LOL
But I seen 14 and had 6 shot ops. Big bitch just stayed in the shadows like she knew it would be her last....
cspot
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She wasn't that disappointed. She said at least it wasn't a big one. Was nice to see some deer.