| The Grey Squirrel is an animal that we are | | | | hunting techniques to use. The most sensible |
| well acquainted with. While many people like | | | | approach to take is therefore to choose the |
| looking at these furry creatures the grey | | | | time in which to start your hunting. You |
| squirrels are also considered as being good | | | | should also have clothing which will disguise |
| game animals. You will usually find that | | | | you from the presence of the squirrels. The |
| these squirrels and their cousins the fox | | | | Grey Squirrel is an active feeder during the |
| squirrels are also hunted. Unlike other game | | | | early morning hours, the middle of the day |
| animals the squirrels are though of as being | | | | and also just before dusk. |
| the ideal medium for young hunters to learn | | | | |
| about hunting. | | | | To hunt the Grey Squirrel you will need to |
| | | | take one of two approaches to hunting. You |
| Since catching a Grey Squirrel takes practice | | | | can either use a stand hunting technique or |
| it is indeed a good way for you to practice | | | | that of the still hunting. In the stand |
| your shooting skills and stalking methods. | | | | hunting the hunter waits for the squirrels to |
| The best way to find the grey squirrels for | | | | approach. Once the hunter has the Grey |
| hunting is to become acquainted with your | | | | Squirrel in their sights the use of a |
| hunting environment and prey. As grey | | | | 22-caliber rifle will provide them with the |
| squirrels are mainly nuts and fruit eaters | | | | shot they require. |
| you should look for the trees in which they | | | | |
| forage for food. | | | | In the stalking or still hunting technique |
| | | | you sneak up on your target. Having downed |
| Likewise the trees and hollows where they | | | | your squirrel catch you can start back for |
| nest are ideal locations to find a grey | | | | home and prepare to cook your squirrel. You |
| squirrel. The best trees for these purposes | | | | could on the other hand catch more squirrels |
| are Hickory nut trees, Red Oaks and also | | | | using the one you have as bait. |
| white Oaks. With these trees you will also | | | | |
| find these squirrels near corn and bird | | | | For those individuals who are interested in |
| feeders. While these are just indications of | | | | small game hunting the Grey Squirrel offers |
| where the squirrel's territory is, you will | | | | lots of opportunities. This animal is also a |
| need to employ other methods in order to bag | | | | great way for novice hunters to learn all |
| these small game prizes. | | | | about woodland animals and the hunting of |
| | | | these creatures. As with many different |
| Once you have found the Grey Squirrel | | | | animals the Grey Squirrel is also a great |
| territory you will need to decide the best | | | | meat to cook and eat. |