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