Squirrels of 2015 - Pictures Thread

[HamsterStyle]

 

[rbane3]

Had a half day yesterday so I got out a bit. I swear the squirrels were as unhappy with the heat and humidity as I was. Only saw two and couldn't get a shot.

Saw two bunnies and a doe though! We'll see if the woods aren't congested this long weekend and I'll have more pictures!

 

[HamsterStyle]

I'm still on cloud 9. That is my first hunting success ever. I can't wait to get home tonight. Plus I am waking up Aidan to go in the morning tomorrow. So much fun.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

I'm still on cloud 9. That is my first hunting success ever. I can't wait to get home tonight. Plus I am waking up Aidan to go in the morning tomorrow. So much fun.

The pop when hitting a squirrel with a suppressed .22 is very addicting. Congrats.

 

[rbane3]

Accidental double post. Sorry guys.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Proud husband moment. She killed her first squirrel this morning! Big ol' tough fox squirrel. I sat down in front of her and she rested the gun up on my head. Pulled of a clean kill right through the vitals with no damage to the meat. I killed one also, but didn't get a pic. I skinned them out right away and through them in a cooler in my backpack.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Looks like the squirrel was doing some hunting of his own...

Just a little closer....

 

[mkgr22]

She doesn't look amused in that last picture.

 

[possumpacker]

we got 3 today. my grandson took 2 grays and i finally got a big fat slow fox squirrel.

 

[JimH]

 

[JimH]

Sorry about the double post...took these last week,ones on previous post this morning.

 

[possumpacker]

CAUTION: do not eat hollowpoints.

 

[easy]

You sure that ain't a bug eyed Sprite?

 

[rbane3]

Got out and sat down right before sunrise this morning. Had this guy come down a tree about 10 yards in front of me. He was coming slowly - inching down and looking around tail swishing. Waited till he cleared the branches between us and said good morning with a .22.

Waited a few to retrieve him, looking for more movement. Saw a chipmunk come out and run along a tree but not much more. Was I surprised when I cleaned that guy and found #6 shot wedged in his hide. Poor guy had survived a shotgun shot some time ago!

Took a walk and saw #2 dart into some brush. Followed the sounds of his movement through the tree and spotted him on a clear branch. Dropped him from about 50 yards. Immediately I heard some more noise and saw a little one way up there in another tree. Brought him down but he ended up being a little piney. Overall a productive morning and came out in time for a late breakfast. Didn't want to stick around as it grew hotter and try to max out.

Anyone else have any luck this Labor Day weekend?!

 

[addictedhealer]

Great job. Love the unaltered look of your 10/22. Which scope is that?

It's just a cheap barska .22 scope.

 

[HamsterStyle]

CAUTION: do not eat hollowpoints.

Whoa!!!

 

[17 squirrel]

 

[addictedhealer]

Weather is going to be amazing tomorrow! I'll be in the woods in the morning.

 

[rbane3]

Weather is going to be amazing tomorrow! I'll be in the woods in the morning.

It's a great weekend for it! I'll be stuck at work. Bag one for us poor schmucks lol. Happy hunting!

 

[addictedhealer]

What a awesome morning. I didn't shoot well and only walked out with one. I bet I could have got my bag limit this morning with my trusty 20 gauge but I love .22 hunting. Morgan Monroe is full of them but it's thick for .22 hunting. I love the challenge though. If I didn't have a baby at home I would have hunted longer.