The Squirrel Hunting Gear You Need
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
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Squirrel hunting is a great way to sharpen up your hunting skills or to introduce a new hunter to our world. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it doesn’t require a ton of gear. In this video we show you what you need to bag a limit of those sweet tree chickens.
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Around here squirrel are like deer theyll spot you from a mile away and run as soon as they see you
backwoods squirrels, paranoid little boogers. Sounds like a good opportunity to hone your stalking skills.
I appreciated the content of the video. It's what beginning hunters or those contemplating hunting need to hear. I started squirrel hunting last winter. I bought a Henry .22LR and mounted a Leupold 4X Rimfire scope. Good kit, IMO. However, I since discovered I cannot shoot that rig accurately. I am unable to consistently group 5 shots within 1 inch at 50 yards from a bench. I don't know if it's the trigger pull which is a little heavy or that my eyes have trouble with the fine reticle of the scope. I begin to see double. I switched to my 20 ga Rem Wingmaster in the spring season and harvested my first squirrels. I also have a CZ452 American with a Sightron 3-9x scope. I am able to group that one just fine, 1/2" or a little more at 50 yards with the scope dialed up to 6x. The reticle is thicker than the one on the Leupold. What group size are you able to consistently achieve with your Henry at 50 yards? What do you consider the minimum accuracy required for taking a .22LR rifle into the squirrel woods?
I know I get eye fatigue pretty quickly and have a hard time focusing on certain reticles too. I had a Nikon BDC that I really liked but ended up getting rid of it because I lost focus after 5 seconds of looking at it. On a rest at 50 yards I can probably shoot 1 inch (although I haven't done it so it's just a guess). I shoot pretty tight groups freehand. I know the trigger is a bit heavy but that doesn't really bother me much. As far as minimum accuracy, if I can hit a 2 - 3 inch target freehand that's enough for me. I think it's possible to get too focused on tight accuracy on the bench. If the gun is shooting fairly reliable, maybe not the most accurate, but "good enough" then I'm fine taking it in the woods. That's my personal opinion. Sorry I can't give you more concrete numbers. Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you're getting out there putting dinner on the table!
You have to buy an older rifle most of the newer manufacturered Rifles just don't have the accuracy
here is something that i love to do , adjust my scope for 30 yards that often helps me get to where i've become 1 shot 1 kill i would recommend dialing your scope to 30 yards max/minimum
I enjoyed your video. What magnification and lens diameter binoculars do you recommend? I took up squirrel hunting this year after 40 years of deer hunting and enjoyed it. I noticed that apparently many times the squirrels "busted me" (saw me) and started barking. The problem was I couldn't locate them while they were barking, but I'm pretty sure they are visible because they typically are looking at the "threat" while they bark. I'm thinking a good set of binoculars would help locate a barking squirrel. Do yo agree? I'm just not sure what magnification, lens diameter, and any other binocular spec would be ideal for squirrel hunting. Thanks.
Hi Gary and thanks for the question! Yes binos would be hugely beneficial to you :D I use 10x42 which is a good all-purpose magnification.
I've also found that if you can hear them barking then they are looking at you. They don't *usually* run and hide just because you are there. They sit in the tree as still as they can and bark non-stop until you either pass by or they perceive you as a greater threat. The one dead giveaway, that they can't help, is that every time they bark, their tail twitches. With binoculars, it's a lot easier to find this little bit of movement. All that's left is to make the shot.
We generally recommend the Vortex brand (good quality and excellent warranty) but I've also had some great luck with Nikon, specifically the Monarch line (I've been using the "Monarch 3" for years). Maykell (the man behind the camera) uses the Vortex and likes it. Here's an Amazon affiliate link to the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 binos - amzn.to/43OXS21 This is a link that benefits us and costs you nothing extra to use.
Hopefully that's of some value to you. Thanks for watching and let us know how your hunting improves!
God bless,
Andre
For squirrel woods you're looking under 100 yards, more like 25-60 yrds. 7x32 Binos are good. I have 8x32. Any more magnification and my shaking hand becomes distracting. Even at 8x, it is quite noticeable.
What hoodie is that
It's called the Mossy Oak Vintage Hoodie. The pattern is Bottomland (not "Original Bottomland"). Here is a link to it on the Mossy Oak website:
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Tree rats chicken of the tree
Love it! My dad always called them Tree Rats
Dude, I clicked because I thought you were Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) from Supernatural.
If it means that you'll stick around, just imagine that we're shooting bushy-tailed demons out of the trees. Thanks for the confidence boost lol
I will def stick around man. I love guns and hunting content as well. But really, lookin good man (don't worry I'm straight).@@huntkillcook
hahaha good to know! Glad you're here!
@@huntkillcookto hunt those backwoods squirrels you need your turkey hunting leafy camo and move like a sloth
I've never tried that before, seems like it would work though! Moving slow is usually enough for me.
I can’t agree with “ squirrels aren’t that smart”. I do so much better in camo with my face covered hunting them.
That's interesting, I personally notice no difference. Are you going after the "back woods" squirrels?
I absolutely have better luck in full camo. At minimum neutral woods color clothing, browns, greens etc. I can get closer for better safer shots...
I definitely agree with closer safer shots. I just move real slow and that seems to work around here. Maybe we just have very trusting squirrels.