Squirrels Cutting Already

[Plateau Hunter]

Found where squirrels are already cutting on buckeyes today…seems early…but here they are…

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Season is only about 3 weeks away. Good times will be had.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

It may be a week or two early.
I've learned over the years, as I try and age gracefully- that these kinds things sneak up on me more often.

Nearly every year, I find myself thinking the same thing you posted, 'Isn't is early for them to be cutting?"

 

[Zwinegar]

Im excited will be my first hunting season getting a 1022 from a user here next week and gonna go to the gun club and practice a little bit!

 

[Plateau Hunter]

Im excited will be my first hunting season getting a 1022 from a user here next week and gonna go to the gun club and practice a little bit!

Nothing like hunting squirrels with a good .22 to train you on rifle work!

 

[SeaBee133]

They've been cutting pecans for a couple weeks here. Need to get busy and finish the refresh of an inherited Mossberg 46B(b). Reblue, strip and refinish the stock. With a cheap Tasco scope (Walmart, $7 several years ago) it is a tack driver. Not bad for a .22 made from 1947-1949. I could use my Glenfield M20 if push comes to shove, but the scope is on "her" Henry youth model lever action.

 

[Andy S.]

I've seen a few cutting pine cones over the last week. Same trees that I've seen the earliest cuttings over the last few years. 22 days and it will be time to chase them for another season. Fun times!

 

[backyardtndeer]

Never tried squirrel hunting, but need to thin them out here, they are out of control. Hickory nuts all over around my shed, many chewed on.

They got into my open shed and chewed ends off some sets of antlers.

 

[slabhead]

Used to be my favorite time of the year! Growing up I couldn't wait for season to open...haven't hunted them in years. Too old to fight spiders, ticks, snakes and mosquitoes. LOL

 

[quackaholic]

I usually wait until after an October cold front. Most people would be hunting deer, but I'll manage a couple of mornings or afternoon hunts for bushytails.

 

[rem270]

It opens in 2 weeks from tomorrow here. Always looks forward to it.

 

[bigtex]

Squirrels are cutting the heck out of hickories right now! I sat on the deck this evening and saw 4-5 in one tree. Sounded like it was raining with all the cuttings falling through the leaves.

 

[squirrel_hunter]

I have a big hickory tree out from the house. Squirrels just started cutting them.

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

Think we are 3 weeks out here and I can't wait!

 

[PossumSlayer]

I need to post a picture of a Mississippi gulf coast squirrel. They scrawny

 

[Carlos Viagra]

I remember years ago on opening morning I killed a limit from one single Hickory tree. I usually shoot the 22 short hollow points. They're not loud enough to alert the others, with all the cutting going on, they were none the wiser.
Great times.

 

[Flathead Hunter]

I try to go every year on opening day.

 

[quackaholic]

Acorns are done hitting the ground in Greene county. And trees are full. Early fall is going to happen it seems. Not soon enough for me.

 

[Zwinegar]

I hope squirrels see in black and white, I got a very nice upland vest for hunting and I assume they would notice movement regardless of the color. Figured I needed a orange vest with game pockets though for when deer season starts and I'm out hunting squirrels. Idk if i'll even get to get a deer this year with no high caliber rifle or anybody to hunt with to show me how its done.

 

[Plateau Hunter]

I hope squirrels see in black and white, I got a very nice upland vest for hunting and I assume they would notice movement regardless of the color. Figured I needed an orange vest with game pockets though for when deer season starts and I'm out hunting squirrels. Idk if i'll even get to get a deer this year with no high caliber rifle or anybody to hunt with to show me how its done. View attachment 238283

Nice vest, but I wouldn't wear it for squirrel hunting…they seem like they can see bright colors to me…

 

[Zwinegar]

Nice vest, but I wouldn't wear it for squirrel hunting…they seem like they can see bright colors to me…

One way to find out, I'm going to be sneaky sneaky and sniping them outta the trees but will see come opening day how I manage and I'll be posting for sure! Main thing is I will be hunting squirrels in deer season and need to stay legal and alive.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

They been Cutting on hickories for a couple of weeks around here as they always do. Pretty normal, at least for around here.

 

[Plateau Hunter]

They been Cutting on hickories for a couple of weeks around here as they always do. Pretty normal, at least for around here.

Yeah, found some cuttings under a shag bark hickory last week…they always started on Virginia pines on the Plateau when I was a kid up there years ago…

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

I saw a couple hickories on a golf course today that were getting worked over pretty good. There was at least one up in it cutting when I went by it.

 

[Zwinegar]

Picked me up a Marlin 795 from Tenntrapper today for squirrels and I'm going to scout some public land in a few places tomorrow morning for hickory/ beech and listen for them. Will I need gaiters is there a great fear of snakes in the woods or will jeans and boots be fine? I am pumped for season to start!

 

[Plateau Hunter]

Picked me up a Marlin 795 from Tenntrapper today for squirrels and I'm going to scout some public land in a few places tomorrow morning for hickory/ beech and listen for them. Will I need gaiters is there a great fear of snakes in the woods or will jeans and boots be fine? I am pumped for season to start!

I don't use snake boots or gaiters…that's me…I'm not too concerned about snakes, I worry more about yellow jackets or hornets…when squirrel hunting I move slowly enough to watch where I put my feet or hands…and I carry a hiking stick which comes in handy for spider webs, briars, and rifle steady rest…my fav squirrel rifle, laying on my hiking stick…