well i have a 25 draw ben pearson bow and a 45 pound bow i bought online the only problem is with the number 45 i can hardly aim with because it has no arrow rest.So i am hoping 25 is enough for squirrels and rabbits because iv givin up with the number 45 please helpHow many pounds draw weight do you need to hunt squirrels and rabbits with a bow?
A 25-lb draw is plenty, as long as the arrow hits the right spot on the rabbit/squirrel. Use a blunt made for small game animals, and you shouldn't have any problems -- as long as the arrow hits the right spot on the rabbit/squirrel. (the ';right spot'; is usually the head, but a good and solid body hit can also work)
The Ace Hex-head(tm) is a very good choice; heavy, and it ';grabs'; whatever it hits -- yet it bounces off trees easily. I have also had good results with both the HTM rubber blunt and home-made blunts.
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By the way, if your 45-lb draw bow has an arrow shelf, that can be easily used as the arrow rest. So can your hand; just tilt the bow a bit sideways, so the arrow sits in the ';V'; where your hand and the bow meet (if the bow has no shelf; if it does have a shelf, tilt the bow anyway). See the ';avatars'; in the following profiles for what I mean about tilting the bow:
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Best techniche to hunt a squirrel?
The only thing I could add is to be very careful if using a .22. You are often shooting up at squirrel....so make sure you are not anywhere near houses or people. .22s can travel a log way and can do damage when they come down. Be responsible.Best techniche to hunt a squirrel?
the previous answers are correct...but if you not the sit and wait kinda guy and so happen to have a partner with you...do this: locate the squirrel, send the person without the gun to the opposite side of the tree, and the squirrel will avoid that individual and eventually come back to your side and....BOOM...take'em down! oh and dont shoot your friend meanwhile. happy hunting.Best techniche to hunt a squirrel?
Walk through Rutherford B Hayes memorial park in Fremont and when he is eating out of your hand grab him and wring his neck slowly so he feels pain. ( for the tree huggers again) . I like to use a Ameristep doghouse blind, and a Primos Squirrel call. That works like a charm. Those squirrel get so mad and come running toward you. Option 2. Get in your tree stand and pretend to be deer hunting, then you'll see a bunch of them.
JD nailed the bejebus outta this one, the best technique is to wait for the squirrel to come to you, not the other way around. Do a little scouting, find an area in the woods with squirrel food trees, walnut, pecan, acorn, fruit trees etc are all good, then sit there quietly and wait for the little tree rats to show up.
Simplest method. Look for an area with lots of squirrel nests. Still hunt slowly thru this area, stopping often for 3 to 5 minutes or more at a time. When you hear or see them, pop em.
Most important thing first though, look for the squirrel nests, they also love corn, so shelterbelts near cornfields are just as good as places with lots of different nut trees.
The sit and wait approach is good if you can sit for at least half an hour at a time. Lately I use the slow walking method with my wife. We walk with one person 50 yards ahead of the other. The squirells with watch the person in front and the person in back can often get a shot at them. Listen for their chatter or other signs that they are in the area such as nuts and twigs falling. As always when hunting with another person you must be careful to know where they are at all times.
while I agree with these other guys sometimes the squirrel just may not be in your area if you havent had any luck after sitting for a while try the walking aproach . i dont mean just trot through the woods either . take a few steps quietly and and then stop keep a sharp eye out wait take a few steps more this makes you harder to spot than the squirrel if you see 1 and he wont move to give you a shot just wait and he will give you a chance . I have had alot of succes with this technique
Sitting is a good tactic,but its not for me,try walking slowly through the woods,really slow,like your deer hunting,i find it much more satisfying than just sitting still.Its good practice for deer season and you find out which trees are holding more squirrels and which trees tend to hang on to there nuts the longest.Still hunting them is much more fun to me,its a real challenge this time of year.Try both though......good luck
Find yourself a secluded patch of woods with a few Hickory or Oak tree's...Sit still and wait..Patience will pay off when it comes to Squirrel hunting. They key is waiting for ';them'; to move not you......
most of these answers are spot on but the lazy sneaky way i used to shoot them was hang a steel mesh bag full of nuts up on a branch make them work for their nuts, build a hide and take your pot shots ps make sure you dont use plastic mesh theyl just tear the bag and nuts will pour out
the previous answers are correct...but if you not the sit and wait kinda guy and so happen to have a partner with you...do this: locate the squirrel, send the person without the gun to the opposite side of the tree, and the squirrel will avoid that individual and eventually come back to your side and....BOOM...take'em down! oh and dont shoot your friend meanwhile. happy hunting.Best techniche to hunt a squirrel?
Walk through Rutherford B Hayes memorial park in Fremont and when he is eating out of your hand grab him and wring his neck slowly so he feels pain. ( for the tree huggers again) . I like to use a Ameristep doghouse blind, and a Primos Squirrel call. That works like a charm. Those squirrel get so mad and come running toward you. Option 2. Get in your tree stand and pretend to be deer hunting, then you'll see a bunch of them.
JD nailed the bejebus outta this one, the best technique is to wait for the squirrel to come to you, not the other way around. Do a little scouting, find an area in the woods with squirrel food trees, walnut, pecan, acorn, fruit trees etc are all good, then sit there quietly and wait for the little tree rats to show up.
Simplest method. Look for an area with lots of squirrel nests. Still hunt slowly thru this area, stopping often for 3 to 5 minutes or more at a time. When you hear or see them, pop em.
Most important thing first though, look for the squirrel nests, they also love corn, so shelterbelts near cornfields are just as good as places with lots of different nut trees.
The sit and wait approach is good if you can sit for at least half an hour at a time. Lately I use the slow walking method with my wife. We walk with one person 50 yards ahead of the other. The squirells with watch the person in front and the person in back can often get a shot at them. Listen for their chatter or other signs that they are in the area such as nuts and twigs falling. As always when hunting with another person you must be careful to know where they are at all times.
while I agree with these other guys sometimes the squirrel just may not be in your area if you havent had any luck after sitting for a while try the walking aproach . i dont mean just trot through the woods either . take a few steps quietly and and then stop keep a sharp eye out wait take a few steps more this makes you harder to spot than the squirrel if you see 1 and he wont move to give you a shot just wait and he will give you a chance . I have had alot of succes with this technique
Sitting is a good tactic,but its not for me,try walking slowly through the woods,really slow,like your deer hunting,i find it much more satisfying than just sitting still.Its good practice for deer season and you find out which trees are holding more squirrels and which trees tend to hang on to there nuts the longest.Still hunting them is much more fun to me,its a real challenge this time of year.Try both though......good luck
Find yourself a secluded patch of woods with a few Hickory or Oak tree's...Sit still and wait..Patience will pay off when it comes to Squirrel hunting. They key is waiting for ';them'; to move not you......
most of these answers are spot on but the lazy sneaky way i used to shoot them was hang a steel mesh bag full of nuts up on a branch make them work for their nuts, build a hide and take your pot shots ps make sure you dont use plastic mesh theyl just tear the bag and nuts will pour out
Does anyone know what brand of .22 bulllets the kid uses on relentless pursuit to hunt squirrels?
The kid on relentless pursuit uses a special bullets that you can see fly through the air. I think they are called fireflite bullets or some thing. if you know please send me a link where i can buy someDoes anyone know what brand of .22 bulllets the kid uses on relentless pursuit to hunt squirrels?
.22 Tracer rounds im guessing. Look at a gun show or pawnshop and see if you can get them ordered from there if they don't have any. They are kinda high online.Does anyone know what brand of .22 bulllets the kid uses on relentless pursuit to hunt squirrels?
Before you commit to buying these, be sure they're legal in your state of residence. These could start a brush fire under certain conditions, and that's no good for anybody.
.22 Tracer rounds im guessing. Look at a gun show or pawnshop and see if you can get them ordered from there if they don't have any. They are kinda high online.Does anyone know what brand of .22 bulllets the kid uses on relentless pursuit to hunt squirrels?
Before you commit to buying these, be sure they're legal in your state of residence. These could start a brush fire under certain conditions, and that's no good for anybody.
Is it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun?
just wondering because they make em with scopes and some are as powerful as a 22 or even more powerfulIs it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun?
%26gt;%26gt;Is it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun%26lt;%26lt;
Some states allow small game hunting with airguns others do not, you will just have to check. There are some states that allow big game hunting with air rifles as well.
A couple of forums for airgun hunters.
http://www.network54.com/forum/278708
http://www.network54.com/forum/79537
Airgun hunters
http://www.americanairgunhunter.com
http://www.adventuresinairguns.com
If you can't find the answer on one of those sites or would rather, just check with your state Dept of Natural Resources.
The state I live in allows both small game and deer hunting with air rifles.
For anyone who thinks that you could not possible take a deer with an air rifle, take a look.
http://www.quackenbushairguns.com
A ';Quackenbush .457 Outlaw'; isn't your typical Daisy Red Ryder.Is it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun?
yes, just as long as they are in season
dude a airgun that is a .22 caliber at 1200 fps will run u about 350$ heres ur options for 350$ a remington 870 a mossberg 500 a henry golden boy a henry plain model and pretty much any .22 u want i would pay that much for one but if ur a good shot i saw a .177 cal 1000 fps wit scope beeman rx1 at sportsmans warehouse the other day for 130$
yes as long as your not in the city. different citys have different policys on guns in town. where i live i shot them in town with a 22 using subsonic bullets. Its all fun and games til the cops show up!!!
yerp illegal ;p
Within any city limits, it is very likely illegal to hunt squirrels with any kind of gun. In the woods it is should be fine. You'll want to check your state's hunting regulations for verification.
It's legal. But it is Illegal to do it within city limits.
Yes, they are Vermin, flying Rats.
... Umm... why would you want to?
I have this squirrel who lives in the tree by my window and he always jumps at it... so now I taped a peanut to the inside of my window and he goes nuts trying to get at it... hehe...
Long live the squirrels.
it is legal as long as you only do it on your property
I think you only can if you are exterminating pest animals on your property.
NO IT IS NOT LEGAL TO HUNT ANYTHING WITH A PELLET GUN. Check your local ordnances
It is legal as long as your pellet gun is over 800 fps. You can also hunt rabbits with it. But it is illigal if you are in city limits with a pellet gun. Happy Hunting.
And remeber its only illigal if you get caught.
Yep. Squirrels and rabbits are fair game with an air rifle. Know a couple of people who regularly do ';pest extermination'; at local farms. .177 and .20 are less ';powerful'; but more accurate over distance.
definitely not. I love hunting with my gamo. Now you may want to check the deed restrictions in your neighborhood, but if you are on public hunting land or your own place go for it!
its legal in my state(but then again so is a 50 bmg),a lot of guys are using them now because they say they make less noise then the 22 so the squirrels don't seem to run into hiding every time they take a shot
I would say that if squirrels had pellet guns, everybody would be required to hunt them. It's an issue of public safety.
I've killed 50 and my grandparents have shot over 500.
Mind you we had a orchard of hazel nut trees and they would always try to nest in my grandparents house.
Not guilty...just try and shoot the black squirrels...(Nothing against them being black...they are just nasty creatures that over power the other squirrels)
Are they better than chicken, Sorry bout the non meat eaters!
no but why would you bother , there harmless
you need to check your state laws. some states, Texas for instance, don't allow hunting game animals with air guns.
so check your laws before you try it.
I would think so, but check with your state Fish %26amp; Wildlife Branch for regulations.
We found the best method of controlling Grey squirrels is with a Kania Trap 2000. Lethal, and very effective. You can Google them.
I don't know but that's horrible I wish I could slap you.
(Joking.)
-Charli
if you dont get caught...................its legal but otherwise that its illegal Lol
I dont know, but dude , dont be cruel...why bother?
Dunno, it probably isn't illegal, but you may get charged running a round the neighborhood with a pellet gun targeting little squirrels...but not cool...
well i mean to be honest if u shoot one or more squirls no one will ever notice !! BUT THATS JUST WRONG WHY WOULD U WANT TO DO SOMETHING STUPID LIKE THAT BUT SORY UR SICK!! GET A LIFE!
Heyy IDK!!! but ur mean!!!!!!dont hurt those poor squirrels!!!!!!!
%26gt;%26gt;Is it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun%26lt;%26lt;
Some states allow small game hunting with airguns others do not, you will just have to check. There are some states that allow big game hunting with air rifles as well.
A couple of forums for airgun hunters.
http://www.network54.com/forum/278708
http://www.network54.com/forum/79537
Airgun hunters
http://www.americanairgunhunter.com
http://www.adventuresinairguns.com
If you can't find the answer on one of those sites or would rather, just check with your state Dept of Natural Resources.
The state I live in allows both small game and deer hunting with air rifles.
For anyone who thinks that you could not possible take a deer with an air rifle, take a look.
http://www.quackenbushairguns.com
A ';Quackenbush .457 Outlaw'; isn't your typical Daisy Red Ryder.Is it legal to hunt squirrels with a pellet gun?
yes, just as long as they are in season
dude a airgun that is a .22 caliber at 1200 fps will run u about 350$ heres ur options for 350$ a remington 870 a mossberg 500 a henry golden boy a henry plain model and pretty much any .22 u want i would pay that much for one but if ur a good shot i saw a .177 cal 1000 fps wit scope beeman rx1 at sportsmans warehouse the other day for 130$
yes as long as your not in the city. different citys have different policys on guns in town. where i live i shot them in town with a 22 using subsonic bullets. Its all fun and games til the cops show up!!!
yerp illegal ;p
Within any city limits, it is very likely illegal to hunt squirrels with any kind of gun. In the woods it is should be fine. You'll want to check your state's hunting regulations for verification.
It's legal. But it is Illegal to do it within city limits.
Yes, they are Vermin, flying Rats.
... Umm... why would you want to?
I have this squirrel who lives in the tree by my window and he always jumps at it... so now I taped a peanut to the inside of my window and he goes nuts trying to get at it... hehe...
Long live the squirrels.
it is legal as long as you only do it on your property
I think you only can if you are exterminating pest animals on your property.
NO IT IS NOT LEGAL TO HUNT ANYTHING WITH A PELLET GUN. Check your local ordnances
It is legal as long as your pellet gun is over 800 fps. You can also hunt rabbits with it. But it is illigal if you are in city limits with a pellet gun. Happy Hunting.
And remeber its only illigal if you get caught.
Yep. Squirrels and rabbits are fair game with an air rifle. Know a couple of people who regularly do ';pest extermination'; at local farms. .177 and .20 are less ';powerful'; but more accurate over distance.
definitely not. I love hunting with my gamo. Now you may want to check the deed restrictions in your neighborhood, but if you are on public hunting land or your own place go for it!
its legal in my state(but then again so is a 50 bmg),a lot of guys are using them now because they say they make less noise then the 22 so the squirrels don't seem to run into hiding every time they take a shot
I would say that if squirrels had pellet guns, everybody would be required to hunt them. It's an issue of public safety.
I've killed 50 and my grandparents have shot over 500.
Mind you we had a orchard of hazel nut trees and they would always try to nest in my grandparents house.
Not guilty...just try and shoot the black squirrels...(Nothing against them being black...they are just nasty creatures that over power the other squirrels)
Are they better than chicken, Sorry bout the non meat eaters!
no but why would you bother , there harmless
you need to check your state laws. some states, Texas for instance, don't allow hunting game animals with air guns.
so check your laws before you try it.
I would think so, but check with your state Fish %26amp; Wildlife Branch for regulations.
We found the best method of controlling Grey squirrels is with a Kania Trap 2000. Lethal, and very effective. You can Google them.
I don't know but that's horrible I wish I could slap you.
(Joking.)
-Charli
if you dont get caught...................its legal but otherwise that its illegal Lol
I dont know, but dude , dont be cruel...why bother?
Dunno, it probably isn't illegal, but you may get charged running a round the neighborhood with a pellet gun targeting little squirrels...but not cool...
well i mean to be honest if u shoot one or more squirls no one will ever notice !! BUT THATS JUST WRONG WHY WOULD U WANT TO DO SOMETHING STUPID LIKE THAT BUT SORY UR SICK!! GET A LIFE!
Heyy IDK!!! but ur mean!!!!!!dont hurt those poor squirrels!!!!!!!
Shou ld i hunt deer, squirrel, trills, or toads?
and how many kimis are there now?Shou ld i hunt deer, squirrel, trills, or toads?
phishers.Shou ld i hunt deer, squirrel, trills, or toads?
Grey squirrels - there are too many of them and they are taking over, running out the red and black squirrels.
Vermine!!
kimis? you mean kimys?
im the real kimy
All rodents are fair game.
u shouldn't hunt any of them animal rights
Stick to hunting Trolls;
Kimy is Here....!!
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phishers.Shou ld i hunt deer, squirrel, trills, or toads?
Grey squirrels - there are too many of them and they are taking over, running out the red and black squirrels.
Vermine!!
kimis? you mean kimys?
im the real kimy
All rodents are fair game.
u shouldn't hunt any of them animal rights
Stick to hunting Trolls;
Kimy is Here....!!
NONE!
hunt for deals
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Can u squirrel hunt all year long?
what are the seasons to squirrel huntingCan u squirrel hunt all year long?
Check your local game laws to see if you can and if you can't find out what you can hunt year round.But in most states squirrel season starts in September.South Carolina's squirrel season starts on October 1st and ends March 1st.Can u squirrel hunt all year long?
no you cant
there's a season for squirrel just like there is a season for deer, hog, coon, possum, dove, bear, crow, etc..
you could hunt them all year, but it's illegal, and doing it all year round, you have a higher chance of getting pests on you like fleas and ticks and maybe intestinal parasites b/c during the winter, majority of those types of pests are killed off cause of how cold it gets and hunting animals out of season gives hunters a bad name
if your in the USA, you need to take a hunters safety course and they will give you a run down of your local hunting seasons! then you'll need your hunting license! then follow the laws and be a good sportsman and set a good example!
usually in the fall during the spring they have babies and have all kinds of parasites in the spring and summer
that's why hunting season is in the fall
normally starts in september
No. Usually the season will break during mating season and while the females are raising their young. Typically the season ends in the spring and picks up again in the fall.
Please, don't ever poach.
You need to tell us where you are. All States have their own laws. You can search the internet for hunting regulations for your State.
In Oklahoma the season is May 15 - Jan. 31
Not with real gun like .22 and shotguns but I shoot ground squirrels in my back yard year round with a high power pellet gun. Hey at least I have an excuse, I'm doing varmint control on my yard.
Yes.... but I recommend that you to do it only during the approved hunting season in the state that you plan on hunting.
As long as you don't get caught.
Ain't nothin' illegal if you don't get caught, as my uncle always said.
Check your local game laws to see if you can and if you can't find out what you can hunt year round.But in most states squirrel season starts in September.South Carolina's squirrel season starts on October 1st and ends March 1st.Can u squirrel hunt all year long?
no you cant
there's a season for squirrel just like there is a season for deer, hog, coon, possum, dove, bear, crow, etc..
you could hunt them all year, but it's illegal, and doing it all year round, you have a higher chance of getting pests on you like fleas and ticks and maybe intestinal parasites b/c during the winter, majority of those types of pests are killed off cause of how cold it gets and hunting animals out of season gives hunters a bad name
if your in the USA, you need to take a hunters safety course and they will give you a run down of your local hunting seasons! then you'll need your hunting license! then follow the laws and be a good sportsman and set a good example!
usually in the fall during the spring they have babies and have all kinds of parasites in the spring and summer
that's why hunting season is in the fall
normally starts in september
No. Usually the season will break during mating season and while the females are raising their young. Typically the season ends in the spring and picks up again in the fall.
Please, don't ever poach.
You need to tell us where you are. All States have their own laws. You can search the internet for hunting regulations for your State.
In Oklahoma the season is May 15 - Jan. 31
Not with real gun like .22 and shotguns but I shoot ground squirrels in my back yard year round with a high power pellet gun. Hey at least I have an excuse, I'm doing varmint control on my yard.
Yes.... but I recommend that you to do it only during the approved hunting season in the state that you plan on hunting.
As long as you don't get caught.
Ain't nothin' illegal if you don't get caught, as my uncle always said.
What is small game? ( i got a squirrel gun and a 270 win i can hunt with?
the squirrel gun is a 22 i think
i got my hunting license and it says i can hunt small game until march 31 2009 and i wanted to go turkey hunting is that small game??
also what else is small game i know rabbits squirrels birds but what else?What is small game? ( i got a squirrel gun and a 270 win i can hunt with?
yes the 'squirrel gun' is probably a 22LR and a MUCH better choice for small game than a 270 winchester.
Turkey are NOT considered small game
rabbits, squirrels, raccoon, possum, those are all small game
birds like pheasant and quail are considered 'upland birds' and will require an additional stamp to hunt, normally with a 12 guage
birds like ducks and geese are considered 'migratory waterfowl' and will require a 'duckstamp' to hunt normally with a 12 gauge
NOTE, you may get a small game license that is good all year round, however, certain species are usually only allowed to be hunted during different seasons.
For instance, here in MN if you have a small game license you can hunt rabbits from mid september to mid febuary, and the same small game license allows you to hunt racoons from mid october to mid march. You couldn't hunt rabbits in july, even though you have a small game license.
Also, here in MN we have a combo small game and furbearer license, which allows you to hunt beaver, bobcat, and fox as well as the traditional small game animalsWhat is small game? ( i got a squirrel gun and a 270 win i can hunt with?
Sounds like you better go to hunter education class before you do any hunting.
It is required in every state I am sure.
If you do have a small game license and have passed hunter course,
then make sure you are familiar with what you can hunt and when before you go.
Also get used to your guns, and always remember Safety First!
be careful, there could be a different lisence for birds and small game. check with your local DOW or go to any retailer that sells the lisences, they should have a brochur that will tell you the diffenrent laws.
go for pheasants. they are birds. and you could sell each of them for probably 100$ each becuz the feathers of it are used to make flies for fishing, but im not sure if its illegal to sell them.and how old r u?
i got my hunting license and it says i can hunt small game until march 31 2009 and i wanted to go turkey hunting is that small game??
also what else is small game i know rabbits squirrels birds but what else?What is small game? ( i got a squirrel gun and a 270 win i can hunt with?
yes the 'squirrel gun' is probably a 22LR and a MUCH better choice for small game than a 270 winchester.
Turkey are NOT considered small game
rabbits, squirrels, raccoon, possum, those are all small game
birds like pheasant and quail are considered 'upland birds' and will require an additional stamp to hunt, normally with a 12 guage
birds like ducks and geese are considered 'migratory waterfowl' and will require a 'duckstamp' to hunt normally with a 12 gauge
NOTE, you may get a small game license that is good all year round, however, certain species are usually only allowed to be hunted during different seasons.
For instance, here in MN if you have a small game license you can hunt rabbits from mid september to mid febuary, and the same small game license allows you to hunt racoons from mid october to mid march. You couldn't hunt rabbits in july, even though you have a small game license.
Also, here in MN we have a combo small game and furbearer license, which allows you to hunt beaver, bobcat, and fox as well as the traditional small game animalsWhat is small game? ( i got a squirrel gun and a 270 win i can hunt with?
Sounds like you better go to hunter education class before you do any hunting.
It is required in every state I am sure.
If you do have a small game license and have passed hunter course,
then make sure you are familiar with what you can hunt and when before you go.
Also get used to your guns, and always remember Safety First!
be careful, there could be a different lisence for birds and small game. check with your local DOW or go to any retailer that sells the lisences, they should have a brochur that will tell you the diffenrent laws.
go for pheasants. they are birds. and you could sell each of them for probably 100$ each becuz the feathers of it are used to make flies for fishing, but im not sure if its illegal to sell them.and how old r u?
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