Maidment78 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Evening, Been doing a spot of tree rat clearing at the old mans place and managed to bag 7 so quite pleased. Question I have is what is the best way to get them when they are in the drey? mostly pine and beech trees so quite high up, I was half tempted to blast them ut with a number 3 shot but did not know what effect that might have. Do not get to shoot them that often so want to make sure when I do I do a good job, I reckon I cleared 10% of the place by foot so still a lot more ground to cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 When me and my brother used to shoot them as kids, I found that giving the tree a good kick a few times normally sent the tree rats a running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrjerry Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 If you have the time and are willing to do so , set up some feeding areas around the wood , make some squirrel feeders and use maize as bait , once they have found them you can keep the feeders topped up , then sit and wait for them to come and feed , some of the best sport you will have mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 If you have the time and are willing to do so , set up some feeding areas around the wood , make some squirrel feeders and use maize as bait , once they have found them you can keep the feeders topped up , then sit and wait for them to come and feed , some of the best sport you will have mate Agreed. I shoot them from October to January on the pheasant feeders. No reason why you can't set up some feeding stations all year. Another tip is to smear some Nutella Chocolate Spread on branches where you can get a shot at them. Sit about thirty yards away across wind, not downwind, and wait. It doesn't usually take long for them to come running, noses in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saunders.shoots Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 just blast the dreys!!!! i shot 21 on sunday evening. but at this time of year there are babies around so make sure you completely destroy it if you here them squeaking inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Over and under, 28gram plus of 6 or bigger, top barrel full choke and bottom 1/4 . Shot the dray with the full choke and then use your second barrel the lesser choked to shoot the squizzer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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