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Squirrel Season

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Gr8atta2d, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. Gr8atta2d

    Gr8atta2d Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In Ohio Starts Tuesday along with Dove.
    Does anyone else use Squirrel season to do some real in depth scouting? I'm not talking about your private pockets, but generally 3000 up to 20,000 thousand acre, public areas. I've found some of my best spots when taking the .22 for a walk. The squirrels seem to be secondary to getting back in the bush and exploring some new territories you may not reach, under normal bow hunting circumstances.

    I'm stoked to get back in the woods!
     
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    buckeye Grizzled Veteran

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    No. I use every winter to do that.

    Have fun with the squirrels.
     
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  4. Gr8atta2d

    Gr8atta2d Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yeah..I knew I'd get that response..or someone commenting on getting back in the woods.

    I do scouting and exploring in the off-seasons too, but, I'm talking about being in the game with a weapon in hand. It's a different mindset at least for me.
     
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    buckeye Grizzled Veteran

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    It isn't a response. It is my honest answer. I haven't went squirrel hunting in probably 13 years. Probably won't go again unless lil bucko shows interest in it.
     
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  6. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Sept 15th here in MI, and yes I have spent many of fall days chasin squirrels. My gramps makes the best squirrl dinner around.
     
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    bowhunter1963 Weekend Warrior

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    squirrel,and rabbit,starts sept 1st in Iowa.:)but alote of people are into big
    game,not small game.;)
     
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    Ilove chasing those critters with my bow, too much fun! I always have about 4 or so extra arrows with judos just for that reason during the deer season!
     
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    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Used to be into it alot before i started bowhunting, now a few might get judoed from the stand.
     
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  10. indiana boy

    indiana boy Weekend Warrior

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    I will on occasion squirrel hunt but not on any of my deer hunting properties. It may not effect deer but Im not going to chance it being that close to season
     
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    mudnation 1 Weekend Warrior

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    I definetely hunt the squirrels but not in my deer hunting areas. Its one of the best ways to hang out with my kids and teach a little hunting safety and ettiquete. it is great practice for anyone young I think. squirrel and dumplings does sound good.
     
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    Deerslayer7 Weekend Warrior

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    yeah i dont squirrel hunt on my deer hunting spot...i dont mess at all with those spots unless im checking my camera or checking for different spots to hunt. i did go dove hunting yesterday ....shot 65 dove, me and three other guys....pretty good opening day here in ohio....WEATHER IS FEELING LIKE DEER SEASON THOUGH.
     
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    Squirrelapaloza

    http://www.teamoverkill.net/id2.html

    Squirrel Season is a blast. I enjoy how it coincides with our whitetail season here in MD...Check the link out as it is a little thing we put together last season...
     
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  14. mnbowhunter

    mnbowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I love chasing after them little critters!!!! :D
     
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Bob, TOTALLY! :) Andrew and I will be out tomorrow hunting the little tree rats .... I will be showing him the woods thru the eyes of a squirrel hunter AND what to look for when setting up for deer season ..... the kid hasnt slept well the last few nights because he is so excited :)
     
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