Shot my first squirrel

Well I went out to look for raccoons in my yard because they been taking s on my roof and as I started to walk to the backyard I seen 2 squirrels in a tree so I decided to try and shoot them. Well I ranged the tree and it was 33 meters so I shot this one (head shot) and the other took off so I didn’t get to shoot at it. Attachment 41043


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Congrats!

My neighbor on the lake shot over 30 red squirrels one winter. I shot 55 then gave up counting from late Sept to early May at camp a few years ago. Didn't take too long before a new crop started to move in. Point is, you have a nice renewal resource to hone your shooting skills.

Congrats. They claim the are good eating.

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Originally Posted by Muskyhunter

Congrats. They claim the are good eating.

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According to Miss Kay (Duck Dynasty) the lads really enjoyed Squirrel brains...

Now you just need four more and you have enough for one person...;)

They make great stew.

I might freeze it and try to get a few more. I’ve been wanting to try squirrel for awhile now.


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keep at it. it will make you a better all around hunter.

I like squirrel better than rabbit. Bush I hunt is full of them, but deer season on so not going to shoot squirrels while there is still a tag to fill.

While trying to deer hunt
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Needed a sling shot

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Originally Posted by sawbill

My neighbor on the lake shot over 30 red squirrels one winter. I shot 55 then gave up counting from late Sept to early May at camp a few years ago. Didn't take too long before a new crop started to move in. Point is, you have a nice renewal resource to hone your shooting skills.

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Careful what you post. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe it is illegal to shoot red squirrels

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Originally Posted by Gerald

Careful what you post. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe it is illegal to shoot red squirrels

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Not if they are destroying property or you are a trapper, but they are considered a fur bearing animal.

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Originally Posted by Fox

Not if they are destroying property or you are a trapper, but they are considered a fur bearing animal.

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So does that mean you must not let the pelt spoil? That you can't hunt them just for meat?

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Originally Posted by Dresheld

You have the right to shoot squirrels as long as they invade your property and destroy everything in its path.

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As long as one yells out "its coming right for me" before shooting lol

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Originally Posted by Dresheld

You have the right to shoot squirrels as long as they invade your property and destroy everything in its path. They may be animals, but what a right they have to destroy everything I build. I bear all the expenses for their damages. It's everyone's choice, or get rid of them, or always clean and fix things after these squirrels. I personally chose to get rid of them, but I turned first to professionals. The people at houston.aaacwildliferemoval.com helped me a lot. There were over thirty squirrels in my attic, and I didn't know. They got to the point of eating my wires. I hate them for that!

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I think you'd have some explaining to do (and a nice ticket or maybe worse) if a conservation officer decided to ask you about the red squirrels in your pocket as you come out of the woods.

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Originally Posted by Ashes1

Well I went out to look for raccoons in my yard because they been taking s on my roof and as I started to walk to the backyard I seen 2 squirrels in a tree so I decided to try and shoot them. Well I ranged the tree and it was 33 meters so I shot this one (head shot) and the other took off so I didn’t get to shoot at it. Attachment 41043


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Congrats on your first. Looks like you have a nice set up there.