July Edition
VOLUME 1 NUMBER 1
Welcome!! This is the premiere edition of "The Squirrel Exchange". In this
edition, we will look at some of the questions asked by members, and also,
take a look at what squirrel hunters can expect in the up-coming season.
PART 1: Q&A's
Brian writes:
I noticed you said cover as much ground as possible. I have a large
woods, and it's impossible to cover all of that ground. Isn't better to
stay in one productive spot, if you know it's there?
Answer:
Staying in one "productive" spot is never a bad idea. When squirrel hunting,
the only time you want to cover as much ground as possible is when one
particular area is not productive.
Sarah writes:
I am fairly new to hunting. My husband hunts, so this year I'm going
to hunt with him. I was going to start out squirrel hunting, and "tag"
along deer hunting with him. Since this will be my first actual time hunting,
what gun should I start out with that will work?
Answer:
As long as you've had a good amount of target practice, the best "starter"
gun to use and stick with is a .410 shot gun. It has less power than a
20 gauge, but it still will bag a squirrel on the ground. Remember, you
want to be the best shot you can be when hunting starts. You don't want
to hit an animal, you want to take 'em home.
PART
2 - the lucky member story
My 1996 squirrel hunting trip:
By Todd
Last year while hunting a gray, I had a problem. In the deep woods,
my clip spring broke and I was unable to load my gun. I was afraid that
my trip was over. It was late Saturday and there was no hunting supply
store in the area. With one more day of hunting left, I figured I had two
choices:
1. Go home to the wife
2. Tough it out and shoot squirrels with my camera.
So, I faced reality. I needed film! Luckily the local K-Mart was open
and I picked up a role of film! Actually, the rest of that weekend I had
a good time. I got over 15 pictures of grays doing they’re thing, a good
sized deer, - had other plans for him - and good fall scenery!
That was my lesson. Hunting is more than just shooting animals. It's
about being out in the great outdoors.
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Writers
viewpoints:
In 1996 hunting was slow. Not in every town, but on average, it was
a slow year.
This year, while scouting, I noticed that the squirrel population has
tripled. In the Southern NY town of Alma, there was a double crop of squirrel
babies. If the squirrel population is the same for the rest of the country,
the 1997 squirrel hunting season will be one to remember!
--Jeff S.
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