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I would like to try squirrel hunting this fall, but I've never hunted. I have a couple of 22's and registered for the HEC at the end of this month. Is there such a thing as a (squirrel) hunting guide for hire, to show me the ropes?
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where are you located, how far are you willing to travel. A few more details would help someone in your area contact you. Get out ( during the season ) and try your luck sneaking through the woods yourself. There have been threads in the small game section posted about squirrel hunting, contribute to them, or start new ones. The more active you are here, the better members can get a read on your personality. it all helps.
Thanks for your response. I'm in Oakville and willing to travel as required. I will take your advice, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderbelly
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im sure if you are able to get permission to hunt a woodlot you wont really need a guide. i learned to stalk and shoot a bow with squirrels in the sugar bush in waterloo. not sure how things are towards the GTA but lots of squirrels in southern ontario. im sure you can find someone on here who would be up for a squirrel hunt without having to pay them to hang out with you.
Good luck.
Hunting squirrels is a great way to start learning how to hunt. In my experience, county or regional forests that allow hunting are a great place to hunt squirrels. I have always hunted the Dufferin county forests, lots of oak trees which means lots of squirrels, and deer. IMO, the best tasting squirrels I ever ate, the meat was very tender. The forests were never busy, and lots of hunting opportunities. You dont really need a guide, just make sure you are proficient with whatever weapon you use and spend some time in the bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by frankee
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Sounds good, thanks for the tips. I think that's what I'll do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerryklimczuk
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If you do hunt Dufferin county you need to buy a hunting permit from the town office. Last time I bought one it was really cheap, like $5.00 or something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by frankee
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No need for a guide. Squirrels are plentiful. Hit the county forests and you will have very little competition. If just starting out a .410 shotgun might prove more effective.
Good advice there, Myself, I use my scoped BL 22 and subsonic CCI .22 cal. CB Shorts, super accurate [in my gun] and make less noise than my .177 cal. air rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
Squirrels will test you. Great training for deer hunting. You can still hunt them or stalk and shoot just like deer, moose, bear, and elk.