Squirrel Hunting Tips: How To Be A Master Squirrel Hunter
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- Here is a video of my tips to being a better squirrel hunter. Most hunters who aren’t successful make too much noise and don’t have enough patience. You have to slow it down. I hope these tips help make you a Master Squirrel Hunter!!!
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The best way to squirrel hunt is to act like your deer hunting you'll see all kinds of squirrel 😂😂
That’s very true!
@@MNMadeAdventures I know it happens all the time,then you'll see deer when your squirrel hunting...
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve been trying some squirrel hunting the last couple weeks and have nothing but when I was out in the deer stands I saw tons!
I think the person who invented the over & under .223/12 gauge got pissed at squirrels while deer hunting..lol
So true
Awesome video and great advice. Very few people know how to hunt squirrels. Everyone tries hunting squirrels by foot and the squirrels end up hiding in the trees when scared. You need to sit and blend in with a tree until they come out. There’s a reason you always see more squirrels while deer hunting and not when squirrel hunting.
Thank you! Yes, I believe that if someone can be a good squirrel hunter, it builds the foundation to be a good hunter of other game.
I see more squirrels while deer hunting rather than squirrel hunting
Isn’t that the truth?!?! Happens to me too! It’s like they know!
Funny I saw 14 deer trying to hunt a squirrel with my friend lol
Love that you talked about safety first.
Thank you, Safety is #1
My boyfriend's dad has a bounty of $50 per squirrel we find on his farm, they're a pest out here. Thank you for the tips!
You’re welcome!!! Thats a lot of money right there!!! Wish I had something like that around here!
A scoped .22 and sitting quietly is by far the best way to take squirrels. I take more squirrels with my pellets rifles than most people take with shotguns. The real advantage of using a rifle is clean headshots with no busted up squirrels full of shot. I gave up shotgunning squirrels and rabbits 20 years ago.
I agree. A .22 with a scope is the way to go.
Air gun hunting is by far my favorite. I laugh so hard at these guys who use shotguns to hunt squirrels 🤣🐿
I might have to agree with you. I've still hunted all my life and I've hunted with squirrel dogs a lot. But in my older age ive switched techniques. I now squirrel hunt out of a ground blind and some mornings I'll almost reach my daily limit. Just shoot'm and leave them lay. Gather them all up when I get ready to call it quits for the day.
@@russellhays2355 Exactly what I do. Just sit in one spot quietly for a while, call and shoot what comes in. Mark and remember where they fall and gather em' up when you move or when you get your limit.
Last week did my first ever solo hunt and only my third ever hunt I managed to get one. I will be going out tomorrow and I’ sure these tips are going to help.
Congrats and good luck!
@@MNMadeAdventures I got another and saw tons.
I believe as a deer (and big time squirrel) hunter the reason that you see squirrel while deer hunting is because you are well aware that the best time to hunt deer is at dawn & dust and you make sure to be in the woods at those times, but if you think about it that is also the best time to hunt squirrels even though you just go when you have the time to get out at any time of the day?....who wants to get up at 5 am to go squirrel hunting?
True, I think also because you are stationary for a longer period of time. I think most of us squirrel hunters eventually give up on a certain area if we don’t see anything within 15-20 mins and move on but when we’re in a stand and can’t move, we can be there for a couple hours or so and that is plenty of time for squirrels to show up.
I want to get up at 5 or 6 to hunt squirrels
I also learned they arent as skidish in the early mornings
I see most deer movement around daylight-8am then 11am-2pm then 4-5pm. I see squirrels all day long pretty much non stop
Everyone tries hunting squirrels by foot and the squirrels end up hiding in the trees.
Nice little quick tip video. I'm surprised that there are hunters that actually hunt squirrels yet.
I'm new to hunting so trying to learn more about squirrel hunting. Found your video to be very informative and great tips! :D Just subscribed
Thank you! Hope you can get some squirrels! Good Luck!
The only situation I can see myself hunting squirrels with a shotgun is if I have kids in the future and want to take them out hunting. For kids starting out, I think it is very important to be successful or they will lose interest. Otherwise, since I started squirrel hunting a few years ago, I have always been using my 17HMR, which may even be slightly over kill for squirrel, but it sure is a hell of a lot of fun! I bought a 22LR earlier this year specifically for squirrel hunting. Looking forward to taking it out for the first time in a couple weeks.
I think you will have a great time with the .22. I also think the 17hmr is a bit much for squirrels but it is super accurate! Yes, shotguns are best for beginners I think because some of them do need success to stay interested.
@@MNMadeAdventures Yeah, for sure it's going to be a blast (no pun intended). Unfortunately, I'm stuck here at the university for another 9 days so can't go hunting til I get done here. Also, just try to take head shots if using a 17. Although it doesn't destroy very much meat most of the time anyway as long as you don't hit too much bone.
Good tips brother. I'll be squirrel hunting again now that Iowa's small game stats before bow season.
Which part of Iowa are you in? Should be a good 2020 for you! You will have all the woods to yourself unlike back here in MN.
@@MNMadeAdventures I'm 1.5 hours north of Des Moines, but I do go hunt woods west of Des Moines. Yes, I hardly saw anyone in the woods this season while bow hunting or shotgun. My son only saw one other person in the woods that we do shotgun.
I really enjoy using my pellet guns. A good spring gun will kill any squirrel, within a certain range and depending on your accuracy. A better option, but one that maybe not everyone has access to, is a PCP (pre charged pneumatic) pellet gun. These things can shoot with nearly as much FPE as a .22. I need to toss a can on mine to really quiet it down but I do love shooting it. I'll be doing shotgun this year on state property and pellet gun on private! Great video and good luck hunting!
Thank you! I’ve been seeing a lot of guys hunt using pellet guns and I’ve been really contemplating getting one. We’ll see!!!
Up here in NYC its a nightmare trying to get even a shotgun permit....so can only go hunt squirrels with a bow. Wish me luck lol (they even banned freaking slingshots...)
No way! Wow, good luck!
Time to move to America
Thanks for the tips
You’re welcome!
I've been fall turkey hunting here in MN, but the hunting pressure has been insane this year, for obvious reasons. I was out today and all I saw was squirrels so I decided to take one with a 3" turkey load out of my 20 gauge. Somehow managed no bb's in the meat! Gonna look at recipes tonight and cook him up tomorrow after work.
That’s awesome! Gonna be good eating! Good luck on the turkey!
@@MNMadeAdventures Thanks, bud! Glad I found your channel.
I know I’m really late to the party but my Grandmother would pressure cook them squirrel for 30 min. Then you remove them and rinse under cold water to re firm them up they will be pretty tender. After they re firm up you season them with salt pepper dip in egg or buttermilk role them in corn meal and flower 50/50 mix and fry in REAL butter! It will be the best squirrel you’ll ever eat. The pressure cooking is the key to making them actually tender! Good hunting!
"Just sit in a spot and wait."
I don't know, man. That sounds a bit advanced for me.
Lol A lot of people actually can’t sit and wait.
@@MNMadeAdventures To be fair I think it's my go-to move.
Glad I found your channel! I’m a newer hunter in Anoka county. Looking forward to getting out there this week on public land to hunt squirrels and rabbits.
Thanks for watching and good luck!!! We are lucky to have plenty of public land to hunt here in MN. Just have to scout and find spots that don’t have too much pressure.
1 of the things you said. YES I use a .22 air rifle to take my squirrel because of 2 reasons
1) it’s a challenge and all so satisfying when you hit your target with an air rifle
2) ammo is cheaper for an air rifle
Air rifles are very good options for squirrel hunting. It is a great way to work on marksmanship also.
Would a Tippman arms m4-22 elite be a good option for squirrels? I’m saving for one half way there only have a g45 and can’t legally hunt with that, I want to get a lot of them and practice twice a week at my gun club. It was either save for that ar15 style 22lr or get a 10/22 but I would prefer getting good on the ar platform in general can u agree this will be a good route to go down? I already got the orange and will have the ar before fall comes around I just don’t have any friends here in north east tn who hunt anymore to ask for any advice…
If you want to get comfortable with the AR platform overall, that is good choice. Most AR style 22 today are accurate also. Just like you said, have to practice to stay consistent.
I just moved out to the country and just bought a decent .177 it’s super quiet and blew the back of the head off my first squirrel that was pulling down my soffits and causing exterior damage. I couldn’t imagine having to use a .22.
Nice! Yes there are lots of air rifles now that shoot very well. Been debating on jumping on the air rifle team!
Hey, very matter of fact and useful video!
Thanks!
@@MNMadeAdventures I just started hunting last year and am really addicted now!
Still trying to navigate a few issues that I am not clear on in the regs though, like can I hunt on unposted private land without asking for permission (there is a lot of lands that is owned by aggregates and whatnot that are almost impossible to contact). Also, the regs say you can take squirrels by trapping but I don't see any specific rules about that. For instance, based on the regs you could potentially just trap squirrels with baited traps? What do you think?
I have to re-read the regulations but I would ask a Game Warden to clarify some of your questions you want cleared up. The DNR would be the right agency to get those questions answered.
Gonna seriously try squirrels this year. Going 20 ga. What choke do you suggest? Mod/full ?
Try it! It tests your woodsmanship skills and patience and they are good eating too. Mod choke is sufficient for squirrels unless you are taking further shots. Thank you for watching!
Honestly just be very quiet and calm and just walk around and listen don’t rush it if you rush it trust me you will miss them silence and calmness is key in squirrel hunting and in most kinds of hunting
Good tip to know is that squirrels aren’t dumb so don’t try to treat them like they are
Very true. Nothing special, patience, taking it slow, and staying quiet is all you need to be a successful hunter.
When i walk through the woods i mean if yall ain't scared of snakes and stuff i walk barefoot bc to me i can be very quiet and i use an .177 airgun so i have to be close up
There you go! Bare foot would be best!
greetings.... I have finally been able to actually say that I got my hunting license today #MasterHunter
That’s great! Happy hunting this year and good luck!
Haha nice tips.. but I usually drive along road n I limit all the time so ill keep rolling lol.
Haha if it works, keep rolling!!!
I hunt squirrels with old sxs percussion muzzleloader shotguns and some days I spot and stalk and some days I like just to sit and let them come to me.
Muzzleloader? That’s awesome! I also use both of those methods. Depending on the area that I hunt, I will sit where I know there is food and wait for them. I spot and stalk more in new areas to get to know the area more.
Take some fishing tackle you see loads then too
So true!!!
ALWAYS check the base of trees for rattlesnakes. That’s where that ambush squirrels.
Thanks for that tip! We don’t have rattlesnakes here in MN but for sure if you have them in your area!
I both sit and wait with a 22 and run and gun. But my personal favorite way to hunt squirrels is to load a 20 gauge or 410 and walk the deer trails. It is more interactive to me.
That’s fun too! As long as you’re successful and get to harvest some squirrels, that’s all that matters! Thanks for watching!
@Bill O’Brein yes I hunt, I have harvested many animals why do you care
@Bill O’Brien yes I hunt and have harvested many animals. Why?
I’ve gone out about 6-8x and have yet to get a squirrel 😢
That’s a bummer…are you trying different areas?
@@MNMadeAdventures yup. I’m hunting public lands but have tried various locations. I’ve seen a handful but never more than 1-2 last few times I didn’t see any. The handful of times I did see a squirrel I wasn’t in a good position except once…. I was to excited and full of adrenaline I didn’t aim properly and missed 😆.
I’ve tried at both sunrise and sunset. Not sure if it’s just so late in the season or what. Hope to get one before the season ends on the 31st!
Safety second ...
What happened to your blaze orange vest ..??
One article of clothing above the waist here for small game. Hat/vest or both, up to you.
This is like having a golf handicap.
All camo but then BLAZE ORANGE.
Gotta have that blaze orange! Too many trigger happy people shooting at anything that moves.
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Thanks!
Is it efficient to bring a .22 and a 20 gauge hunting so you can get far shots and ease close up shots ?
If you don't mind carrying the extra weight and having 2 guns to snag on brush. 20g is the best all around since you aren't taking long shots in the woods.
@@Noobish_Camper55 true but I would do 16 gauge and 22 in a blind
410 is better and 22 hollow points
I wanted to see some squirrel shoot'n!
I have other squirrel hunting videos on my channel, check them out! Thanks for coming by!
Buying a bird feeder seems to work for me.
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Hey I’m from MPLS Mn looking to get on some squirrel leads soon here. Can you help me and my bud out?
Hey there, there’s a bunch of public land here in MN but I’ll be honest, there is also a lot of hunting pressure. You can go to the MN DNR website and look for Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Some areas are better than others obviously and the further away from the easy to access areas, the better off you are. Also depends on how far you are willing to drive. I personally Hunt about 1.5-2 hrs away in the southeast part of the state but there are many areas in the metro area such as the Carlos Avery WMA that can be fun on the opener.
@@MNMadeAdventures my good buddy and I are getting ready for our venture. Thanks for the guide. I appreciate it! Were going on some MN-Made Adventures thanks.
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Thank you!
I always heard if you can hunt a squirrel you cant hunt anything. You think this is true? Also this was said when talking about bow hunting. If that matters 😂
💯💯💯 I think squirrel hunting builds the foundation for a great hunter. It teaches one to be patient, quiet, and learn the woods.
@@MNMadeAdventures something about being accurate enough to hit the squirrel will allow you to have confidence going into bigger game too, since your target is roughly the size of a squirrel
I go for squirrel hunting, I find birds 😁 maybe it's just my luck
Sometimes that’s just the way it is. Good luck!
@@MNMadeAdventures thanks
They can see that cap a mile away squirrel master , my ass 😂
I’ve never had a problem. You probably have to work on being more stealthy and slow it down. It’s also a safety requirement by law here in MN.
They are physically unable to see the color blaze orange. Do some research bud.
"Nuts that squarrle eats" do my nuts count?
Depends what they’re made of lol
I suck at hunting
Just have to keep at it. You’ll get better!
I use a bb rifle
Nice! BB’s are really accurate now a days! I’m thinking about getting one too!
@@MNMadeAdventures yeah I almost had a couple yesterday but then things were to fast and I didn’t have the best shot. I think they heard my dogs because I was just sitting in the back porch so I think that’s why they knew I was there.
I agree
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In the Appalachians you push the wild blaze orange but the problem is getting shot at on purpose not by accident by having an orange hat on you make a good target
Wow, like the Wild Wild West still!
Yeah as a tn boy this is such bs
Thanks for the tips. Don’t forget that you can find their nests. Blasting the nest is the best use for the shotgun and you’ll get quite a few kills with that method.
You’re welcome!
Be mindful that shooting squirrels in their nests often ends up with a wounded or dead, unrecoverable squirrel. This is supposed to be sport hunting... make it sporting by shooting at squirrels, not nests.
Another tip is driving. If you have a good driver you will see squirrels
Ha, yes, drive you right to the spot!
First don't use nothing that's loud.
That’s right!
But you said Master not better.
Better becomes Master
Master Squirrel Hunter using a shotgun????? Ahhh negative.... .22 rifle that's how my grandfather, a REAL Master of Hunting. my father as well. Headshots only! That's how I was raised to be a Master Squirrel Hunter. First kill 08 years old! 💪💪💪
That’s good for you and your family! At the end of the day, if I can help someone harvest a few squirrels whether using a .22 or shotgun, I’m good!
He said were orange but never did
Yes he did.
Wdym yes he did
@@bigwillyhaver1975 not while he was talking during the vid in the woods
@@ThorCarlton he did in the beginning
@@benkramer9176 you said he *never* did. And why would he need it while talking? There's clearly clips of him walking through the forest wearing bright orange.
Shootgun never be master.
Dude i use a shotgun 410 or 12 guge
Who gives a crap the outcome of the hunt Eaqulsa dead squirrel
What happened to the days that kids were taught you miss you dont get. Hate hunting with shotguns just seems wrong
I get where you’re coming from. But it’s kind of like should we be hunting deer with shotguns or rifles? Should it just be one or the other or is it preference? I don’t have the answer either. As long as we can keep our kids outdoors instead of glued to their phones and rooms, I think they can use what would help them have a successful hunt and then move them up to a .22 when they get more proficient.
@@MNMadeAdventures Fair enough but to me the real issue is that seems atleast in pa they are concerned about getting kids to hunt. So they make it easier. Like the fact they made cross bows legal. Use to be you had to have a medical reason for the use. Then someone said it's easier for kids so poof legal. Now a kid doesnt have to practice just walks in during archery and pulls a trigger and buck is down. Just seems the heart of hunting is being tossed aside for easy. I personally think this will be the issue. A million hunters all versed in easy not right.
In some cases, like deer and maybe squirrels, I totally get your point. But rifle bullets travel way faster and longer than a shotgun, and when a duck or something is flying, then you have to use a shotgun, because it is actually a lot safer to use a shotgun when bird hunting because shotgun pellets only travel like 600 yards and bullets are going to go waaaay farther than a shotgun. For turkeys, maybe a rifle but it is safer to shoot flying turkeys and things with a shotgun. Sometimes, shotguns are overkill, but maybe limit them to bird hunting. I think shotguns are important to hunt birds.
Get a dog that trees the squirrel that's the easiest way
I’ve seen that in other parts of the country but not so much here in Mn. Would be cool to experience it though.
@@MNMadeAdventures come to GA or ala and I'll be glad to take y'all
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PS - YOU MADE A GOOD VIDEO, ESPECIALLY ABOUT SAFETY - BRAVO!!!!!!!
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Squirrels aren’t finicky and don’t care about human presence so idk why u made it seem like you gotta stalk the squirrels u just walk around and you’ll find one 😂
Must be nice where you hunt! Try heavy pressured public land….but if I could just walk around and shoot squirrels that don’t care about human presence, I would!
You didn’t even kill a squirrel? I thought you were a master?
Keep Walking. Leave your call at home. Find a fucking squirrel maybe get a beagle. My beagle willie nelson trees lib rats like a natural.
LOL MASTER SQUIRREL HUNTER WITH A SHOTGUN WHATEVER SRY
Don't kill them beacause they don't actually disturb us ❤️❤️ so plz don't kill these kind of animals
Unless you intend to eat them... or, they’re found to be complicit in voter fraud in GA. Then it’s okay to pepper ‘em with pellets.
Dude you from Cali bro ur a wimp truly it’s life city boy
We don't kill them because the disturb us, we kill them because they're delicious. You cant get any more sustainable protein than wild game meat.
I like to get drunk in the woods while I’m squirrel hunting.
You probably shouldn’t get drunk while hunting lol
I’ve gotten so drunk that I forgot where I left my shotgun. Took me two days to find it. I’m in West by God Virginia! We all drink in the woods.
@@aarondalton2223 holy shit lmfao
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