Squirrel Hunting

[finsfurfeathers]

Here we go......I have no moral or ethical stance against it, I have done it and IMO it is not what I would define as hunting in the sporting sense. I dont oppose it but lets call a spade a spade, you are simply killing an animal at that point. I get it, I need to fill a freezer like the next guy but I enjoy the pursuit and challenge of actually hunting and animal. The thrill of the chase is why I hunt, not the simple act of killing an animal I have accustomed to be in a certain spot at a certain time. Its not my cup of tea but I absolutely have no opposition to the practice.

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Don't let them get too you. I get your point. Baiting allows one to better their odds of getting an animal. Can't argue the fact that in a baited situation the hunter has more control the encounter. Spot and stalk takes it up a notch.

[Jerryklimczuk]

Don't let them get too you. I get your point. Baiting allows one to better their odds of getting an animal. Can't argue the fact that in a baited situation the hunter has more control the encounter. Spot and stalk takes it up a notch.

My God thank you for your sense.

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[Jerryklimczuk]

Ahhh...so you think that using bait, (scents, sound, food, decoys etc) means you're not a 'sport' hunter ? So any time you trick (bait) an animal's senses to bring them into your shooting lane, it makes you 'meat' hunter ?

Sounds a little silly to me, so you see my confusion.

I'm sure a few bear hunters, would tend disagree with your prejudice.

(typing while you posted Smitty...)

No, I never said that.

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[MikePal]

No, I never said that.

Ah yes you did...

Setting a bait to bring them to you and thus taking the actual hunting aspect out of the equation.

You've made it quite clear; you think using bait is unsportsman like, that drawing your prey to you is not 'hunting'.

So now I'm curious to know, under that premise, what do you consider to be 'sporting' ?

Is sitting in a stand or a blind acceptable or is only stalking your prey ..which is why I asked about bear hunting ?

[Goosesniper]

I didn't mean to spark a huge argument. I was attempting to clarify the difference for example of shooting ground hogs and squirrels. Call it what you wish. Hunting ground hogs is for fun and eradication. I was attempting to imply that you cannot shoot squirrel for fun of it. They are an animal that cannot be hunted for the fur. The meat must be utilized.


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[MikePal]

Your question was valid and the resulting discussion is not an argument, just some clarification. I've occasional meet guys that have set boundaries for themselves as to what they feel is more sporting, but I've never meet anyone who says it's not 'hunting' unless it meets certain criteria.

IMHO, shooting Game, by definition, is Hunting, there are no caveats. So I'm curious as to why some guys think otherwise.

[Jerryklimczuk]

Baiting in animals to kill them is not my preferred method of hunting. It is still hunting but not my preferred method. As I have already stated, I have no opposition to this method I just dont prefer it. I have done it and will continue to do so as long as I need meat for the freezer. I use groundblinds, I use treestands, I use cover scent and camo. I do my scouting and homework in the area I am hunting so I can learn more about the animals I am hunting. IMO, I do not at all consider it a challenge to set a bait weeks to months ahead of time and have animals become accustomed to having their dinner bell rung at a specific time everyday just to show up and take them out. I have done it and am not opposed to doing it I just dont prefer it. I have zero opposition to the practice or to anyone who does it. It is still hunting but there is no challenge and therefore no real sport to it. It absolutely serves a purpose and I get it, I just dont prefer it.

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[Jayardia]

I'm interested in this!

I'd love to hunt squirrels!

(But...)

From what I've seen in my zone- (13) -I only see Red Squirrels outside of city limits. ...and (apparently) they (the Reds) are off limits to hunting. In fact, after checking the regs, there doesn't seeem to be any season for squirrel whatsoever in the north.

Educate me— Why is it that Red Squirrels are off limits? I'm curious.

I'll check in with the local office and ask— then I'll get back here with the explanation...

[Snip]

To the best of my knowledge it is because red squirrels are classified as a fur bearing animal as opposed to black and grays which are not. If you would like to get red squirrels you could get your trapping licence and trap them for the pelt then the meat would be a byproduct available for consumption.

[off1squirrel]

Hi everyone. I joined this site recently, really liking it so far. I'm not a hunter, avid fisherman though. I have a squirrel in my soffett/roof in Mississauga. Let it live there for almost a year but it can't be good for the house, need it gone. Pls pm me or reply as to what I can do. Someone recommended poison but not liking that idea. I wanted to trap and release far away but don't have the setups. Eating sounds ok too now [emoji16]


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