Squirrel Hunting Safety and Ethics
Upward shots, ricochet risk, clean kills, and why squirrel hunters represent all of us in the woods.
Tree Squirrel
Hunting Pressure and Public Land Squirrel Hunting
Public land squirrels see far less pressure than deer - here's how to use that to your advantage.
Early Season vs Late Season Squirrel Hunting
Learn how early and late season squirrel hunting differ - from dense canopy to bare-branch visibility.
Using a Dog for Squirrel Hunting
Learn how feists and mountain curs tree squirrels - and what to do when your dog barks.
Still-Hunting Squirrels – Slow Walk Through Productive Timber
Learn to slow down, listen for falling nut cuttings, and combine walking with sitting for more squirrels.
Squirrel Habitat – Reading the Forest for Squirrel Concentrations
Find squirrels by finding their food - read mast trees, fresh cuttings, and forest edges.
Squirrel Behavior for Hunters – Activity Patterns, Mast Cycles, and Seasonal Changes
Learn squirrel activity patterns, mast cycles, and seasonal habits to put yourself in the right spot at the right time.
Other Tree Squirrel Species — Red, Western Gray, Abert’s, and Regional Varieties
Explore red, western gray, and Abert's squirrels - regional species hunters need to know.
Eastern Gray Squirrel – The Classic Quarry
Learn to identify, find, and understand the gray squirrel - America's most hunted small game animal.
Fox Squirrel – The Big Target
Learn why the fox squirrel - North America's largest tree squirrel - is the best starting point for new hunters.