has anyone called in squirrels?

[wilbur352]

I have never tried to call one in, I generally just walk quietly through the woods.

 

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

just wondering if anyone has actually called in squirrels or if its just easier and less effort to go into the woods and sit there under a nest and wait for one to come down.

My buddy had a weird approach to squirel hunting. He would take off through the woods screaming at the top of his lungs. It really worked. He scored big time.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Tried calling one once, he flipped my off, barked at me and then ran up a tree.

 

[HotPocket]

A family friend taught my kids how to call in squirrel. It kinda sounds like




Hey squirrel!!!!

 

[willhirsch]

I have heard of people using a squirrel distress call, like a young one got hit by an owl, and getting a response.

 

[OEF5]

You know the best way to hunt them? Get them close? GO DEER hunting, frickin every time I'm in my treestand I either have one in the same tree with me or on the ground 5 feet away.

I always see the buggers when I'm deer hunting and deer when I'm squirrel hunting....

I may just start doing the squirrel thing from my tree stand, just not climb all that much

 

[mcgpz1]

used squirrel whistle(distress call) once and had one come charging in like a rhino they say they work better early in the year

 

[Jack Ryan]

You know the best way to hunt them? Get them close? GO DEER hunting, frickin every time I'm in my treestand I either have one in the same tree with me or on the ground 5 feet away.

I always see the buggers when I'm deer hunting and deer when I'm squirrel hunting....

I may just start doing the squirrel thing from my tree stand, just not climb all that much

Take your range finder, notebook, and compass along up the tree. After you've killed five climb down and follow your notes straight out and pick 'em up.

 

[cschwanz]

i only use a squirrel call to get them to maybe bark back so i have a general idea as to where they are or to maybe stick their head out if they are behind a tree.

 

[Endo151]

Reading some of my brothers old posts and came upon this one. I know it is old but had to comment. Clt46910 taught me to hunt squirrel when I was young. And he also often time used me as a decoy.....

He would "call" to the squirrels with two half dollars to get them chattering. That way he knew where they were. Mind you, they would be on the back side of the tree and just occasionally stick their heads around to see where we were. So he would send me around to the back side of the tree, under them, to get them to come around the tree so he could get a good head shot. Well, let me tell you, a head shot squirrel does a lot of thrashing as it falls to the ground. You would think I would have realized that this was a bad idea but it took me 10 or twenty squirrels falling on me to realize big brother was messing with me.

 

[Hookeye]

Ask for help at work..........a squirrel or two will come running, usually the management species.

 

[KYANA]

just two quarters is all you need and you have the best squrriel call ever

I've heard the same thing and plan on testing it this weekend.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I pack air in the side of my cheek like you would tobacco, against the upper job and squeak air out between my teeth and the inside of my cheek. It sounds like a convincing enough squirrel bark that I've gotten them to respond.

 

[huntall50]

I have, but its been years...I have used several of the tips listed but also have a bellow type call which also has a squeak whistle on the end. Its made by Knight & Hale.

Not really calling them but it about putting them at ease, getting them to chatter in response, or curious enough to show themselves.

 

[BStarkey 46947]

Yes, mixed results as all above. Mr. Squirrel call will really get them riled up and moving toward the faux death match with the hawk. Shake and beat a bush during the calling period for best results.