Go Where No One Else Goes
With one gray squirrel in the bag, I realized that, so far, it had been an incredible morning – we had seen four gray squirrels, one of which was now in my hand. And it was about to get better.
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Late-Season Squirrel Hunting
The time following gun season is no doubt one of the best times to hunt squirrels. In my opinion, late-season squirrel hunting is actually easier than pursuing them in early-season.
Adapt to the Situation
Thoughts flew through my head. Visions of past mishaps returned and bow shooting techniques pummeled my brain. But with the buck completely unaware of my presence, and my eyes focusing on a singular point behind the buck’s shoulder, I distinctly remember that the emerging thought was this: “This is it. I got you.”
Does Ammunition Really Matter that Much?
Although it may seem a waste of time, experimenting with different brands or kinds of ammo can change that gun that earlier was shooting two-inch groups to a tack-driver.
Facts about the Squirrel Brain Shot
Brain shots definitely do have their advantages — if you do place the shot in the brain, it will immediately kill the squirrel, and it does not tear up the meat. But, in my opinion, harvesting a squirrel immediately most of the time does not outweigh the benefits of harvesting a squirrel quickly all of the time.
Tips and Tricks of Morel Hunting
After a second or two more of looking, I picked up on the “brain” pattern of the morel. Then another one. And then another one. All of the sudden, it seemed as if there were morels everywhere.