Deer hunting season is at a close, but squirrel hunting season is still going on in many states. Squirrel hunting is a great way to keep your skills sharp and keep meat on the table. It will test your accuracy and your scouting skills and keep you active during the off-season. Extend your hunting season by following the squirrel hunting tips below and enjoy fresh wild game and your Stump blind a little bit longer.

Where to Hunt Squirrels

Squirrels will congregate anywhere there’s food, so try to focus on wooded areas with trees that produce fruits and nuts. It’s no secret that squirrels gravitate to acorns above all else, so try to hunt areas with trees that produce an abundance of acorns. Areas with acorns are not only a great place to start looking, but they can also tell you if the squirrels are active. If you find an area with broken acorns littering the ground, that is a good indicator that squirrels have been active in that area. Trees that line water sources like ponds and lakes are more likely to grow larger fruits and nuts, so these areas are also a great place to focus your efforts.

Techniques and Scouting Tips

You can hunt squirrels on foot, actively following broken acorns and other signs on the ground, or you can continue to use your Stump blind. Squirrels are notoriously skittish creatures, so it is an added benefit to stay inside your insulated Stump blind so that you won’t scare them off with any sudden noises. The thick wall insulation will dampen noise and keep the squirrels unaware of your presence. The windows in the Stump blinds open silently, so you can wait until you see the squirrels before getting into position. Staying concealed inside the blind will also give you time to wait for perfect shot opportunity. You want to wait until the squirrel has stopped moving before you take your shot.

You Can Hunt Them in Cold Weather

Another added benefit of squirrel hunting from a blind like the Stump 3 ‘Scout’ is the protection from the elements. You’ll be able to hunt squirrels comfortably during cold winter temperatures if you stay inside the temperature controlled blind. The same wall insulation that keeps sound inside keeps the cold temperatures outside. If you do decide to hunt on foot, make sure you layer appropriately and wear blaze orange if your state requires it.

Squirrels are the most active in clear weather. You can usually find them moving among the treetops on a sunny day. If there are any adverse weather conditions like rain or snow, squirrels will abandon their usual treetops and seek shelter on the ground. So, make sure you are looking on the ground as well as in the trees to catch any movement.

Squirrel hunting is a great way to keep your skills sharp and your body active during the off season. Identify areas with a heavy concentration of nut-bearing trees and focus your attentions there. Much like deer, squirrels are driven by food and will usually make their home anywhere there’s an abundance of it. Our Stump blinds can help you hunt them comfortably and efficiently. Check out different recipes for squirrel meat and celebrate your harvest one of these cold winter nights.

Have you been squirrel hunting? What did you learn? Let us know in the comments below!

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