Squirrels
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08/15/2017 06:25 AM
08/15/2017 06:25 AM
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Did any of you go hunting this morning?
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Re: Squirrels
#21330
08/15/2017 03:11 PM
08/15/2017 03:11 PM
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Jeff Valovich
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No, not until Fri. AM .... not off till then.... I'll miss my AM sleep on work days for deer, but not for squirrels...
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Re: Squirrels
#21331
08/15/2017 05:16 PM
08/15/2017 05:16 PM
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Getting food plots in is taking all my time this week. They all got flooded out this summer, so we're making them into fall plots. Maybe we'll have a nice cool morning next week and I'll get a chance to take the .22 out.
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Re: Squirrels
#21332
08/15/2017 05:26 PM
08/15/2017 05:26 PM
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antiwheeze
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Usually squirrel as an excuse to scout for deer.
Tomorrow, I being honest with myself and leaving the 22 home.
Treat me like I'm your best friend and it may happen
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Re: Squirrels
#21334
08/15/2017 05:54 PM
08/15/2017 05:54 PM
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bean
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We went out after school and cross country practice. It was very hot and humid. The thermacell worked great. Luke shot one and was the only one he seen. I didn't see a squirrel.
Fishing and honeybee time
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Re: Squirrels
#21336
08/18/2017 09:36 AM
08/18/2017 09:36 AM
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Nice shooting Luke, and if it was a gray, that was a tiny target too!
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Re: Squirrels
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08/18/2017 10:24 AM
08/18/2017 10:24 AM
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hornharvester
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Originally posted by Luke the Provider: you see that guys....? i actually hit one!!! Probably an old deaf blind one with no teeth....  We will have to start calling your "one shot-one kill Luke"..  .h.h.
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Re: Squirrels
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08/18/2017 10:37 AM
08/18/2017 10:37 AM
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bean
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Originally posted by hornharvester: Originally posted by Luke the Provider: [b] you see that guys....? i actually hit one!!! Probably an old deaf blind one with no teeth.... We will have to start calling your "one shot-one kill Luke".. .h.h. [/b]You called that one correct HH. Ha ha
Fishing and honeybee time
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Re: Squirrels
#21340
08/19/2017 04:30 PM
08/19/2017 04:30 PM
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Jeff Valovich
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Got 4 Fox Squirrels Friday with the .22 ... first one hit the deck at 6:24 am ... the 4th at 8:18, all were cutting acorns ... didnt see nor hear another after that.... breeze picked up and it warmed... seen or heard 10, including those I dropped, only shot at those 4 ... 4 shots, 4 down... not bad..
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Re: Squirrels
#21341
08/20/2017 07:39 AM
08/20/2017 07:39 AM
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hornharvester
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Originally posted by Jeff Valovich: Got 4 Fox Squirrels Friday with the .22 ... first one hit the deck at 6:24 am ... the 4th at 8:18, all were cutting acorns ... didnt see nor hear another after that.... breeze picked up and it warmed... seen or heard 10, including those I dropped, only shot at those 4 ... 4 shots, 4 down... not bad.. Good for you! Been busy planting food plots and I havent went yet but think Wed will be the first day for me. Suppose to cool down into the 50's at night, makes for good morning hunting. h.h.
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Re: Squirrels
#21342
08/20/2017 08:43 AM
08/20/2017 08:43 AM
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deerhunter986
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Too hot for me this weekend probably go next weekend and finish the micro plots
Huntin is not a matter of life and death, its more important than that
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Re: Squirrels
#21343
08/20/2017 09:19 AM
08/20/2017 09:19 AM
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Jeff Valovich
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I dont care much for the heat and squirrels, they move very early, then shut down.... I like many will take the cool days.... I used to do good in the afternoons, 2:30ish to around 6 ish ... esp, on hickorys, but where I go, there isnt a hick on the place, and very few walnut trees, mostly all oak .. plus, I get to sleep in...it sucks having to get up at 3:30am just for squirrels then make the drive ;0( ....I dont mind it for deer
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Re: Squirrels
#21344
08/24/2017 09:17 AM
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rabbit_hunter
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So whats the best time to go out and go squirrel hunting in the morning or evening. would like to get out soon if I get some time
I do hunt, and I do fish, and I don't apologize to anybody for hunting and fishing. -Norman Schwarzkopf
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Re: Squirrels
#21345
08/24/2017 11:29 AM
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rabbit_hunter in my experience, from just after first light and then continuing for a couple hours, is usually their most active time "cutting". It is usually the coolest temps of the day for hunting as well. But evenings can be good too.
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Re: Squirrels
#21346
08/25/2017 04:51 AM
08/25/2017 04:51 AM
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sticksender thanks ill have to get out soon and see if i cant get some before deer season gets here so i dont have to put up with them.
I do hunt, and I do fish, and I don't apologize to anybody for hunting and fishing. -Norman Schwarzkopf
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Re: Squirrels
#21347
08/25/2017 07:48 AM
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hornharvester
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When deer hunting red squirrels are a pest for sure but keep an eye on the grey and fox squirrels. They will tell you if deer or varmints are around. When you hear them raising cane watch in that direction and usually something appears. h.h.
If you're not a hemorrhoid, get off my butt.
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Re: Squirrels
#21348
08/25/2017 09:05 AM
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okay thanks for the info hornharvester
I do hunt, and I do fish, and I don't apologize to anybody for hunting and fishing. -Norman Schwarzkopf
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Re: Squirrels
#21349
08/26/2017 02:41 PM
08/26/2017 02:41 PM
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trapperDave
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7 so far with the Ruger [Qqqqqqe=https://postimg.org/image/sa6z3dbfz/] ![[Linked Image]](https://s11.postimg.org/p3cfjqr03/IMG_20170819_084857.jpg) [/url]
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Re: Squirrels
#21350
08/27/2017 11:19 AM
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hornharvester
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nice shooting td. handgun hunting is twice as hard. i dont have a .22 handgun that could be used for hunting and thats a shame because everyone should own at least 1. h.h.
If you're not a hemorrhoid, get off my butt.
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Re: Squirrels
#21351
08/28/2017 03:17 PM
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deerhunter986
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Would love to have a ruger single six to try it out. Only took one Sunday on the first trip. Didn't hear many cuttin and with a noisy 5 year old it gets tough. With the ones I did see a shotgun would have been worth carrying
Huntin is not a matter of life and death, its more important than that
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Re: Squirrels
#21352
09/13/2017 09:04 AM
09/13/2017 09:04 AM
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rabbit_hunter
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last night i finally got time to go hunting.Even though it was raining I still got a big fox squrriel with the .22cal.
I do hunt, and I do fish, and I don't apologize to anybody for hunting and fishing. -Norman Schwarzkopf
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Re: Squirrels
#21353
09/17/2017 06:41 AM
09/17/2017 06:41 AM
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varmint101
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Dave, what sight do you have on the Ruger? I have a cheap bsa red dot and well, it's a cheap bsa red dot and doesn't hold zero well anymore. Of course I am getting shakier these days. I've taken I think 12 grays so far. Haven't used the 22 yet. Usually wait until they're on the ground.
"The bottom line is, if you shoot something, be proud of it. If you can't be proud of it, don't shoot it. God didn't create any "justs." Neither should bowhunters." -Dwight Schuh
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