oneshotkiller Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 went out to my shoot tonight which is over run with greys spotted at least 15 tonight and i only managed to get one :blink: does any one have a idea how to make them sit still ? also have tried stalking them but its been met with mixed results can you set up a hide and bait them? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have found the best thing with tree rats is to see where there activity is centred around. They have favourite runs in trees and trees they like to climb etc. YOu can stake these out and wait to pop them off when they stop for a breather, which they do quite regularly. Another method if you spook them, is that when spooked they will circle the trunk and sit tight on the other side, so throw a stone beyond the trunk and they will think you have passed due to the nouse and come back round your side to hide, the rest is up to your pellet delivery. Sounds whacky but its true! Failing that even when on the move they can't outpace the shotty! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshotkiller Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 the one i got was actually sat in a conker tree right at the edge of the branch sounded like he was cracking a nut but after that shot i couldnt keep track of them all they were bombing everywhere :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 A reel of string or fishing line helps with squirrels when they start hiding behind the tree. Place your coat on a bush or branch and tie the string to it, then walk around the other side of the tree and sit still/hide. Pull on the string to make your coat shake on the bush and the squirrel will return to your side of the tree and sit still waiting for you to follow (not knowing you're already there). :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 a long shot,i was walking in woods a week or so ago,spotted a fox,so started squeaking ,to try and stop or call fox closer,to no avail.after about 10 mins calling a squirrel came running down tree and sat about 10 yds in front of me,bang let him have it as i guessed the fox had heard me before i spotted him,and he was making good his escape before i saw him.so try a bit of squeaking,never know ,might interest them,make sure your camoed up face an all if you can :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshotkiller Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 thanks for the advice peeps :blink: will try out what you say reckon i can bag a few sunday weather permitting :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Are there not such things as squirrel callers? Believe they have it in the states? http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/Attleboroug...s_Whistles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 As a young trainee gamekeeper, me and the boss had it down to a fine art. We would ride the quad bike through the wood, me on the front rack, him driving. (Obviously this is not allowed for health and safety reasons so DO NOT follow this advice! ) When we located a squirrel on the ground, we would drive up to it, and it would promptly run up a tree. I then jumped off, and ran around the other side while the boss got the gun off the clips. As the squirrel ran back round, he would nail it. This was shotgun work though. The woods were nice and open with deciduous trees and we accounted for 60 odd in my first two weeks. So my advice is, take a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Boy Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Best is too work in pairs.. so a take a friend with you, this way they arnt safe either side of the tree Trouble is if you have lots of trees packed together they will jump from tree to tree so this method doesnt work. In this situation try and chase them toward a tree which is too far from other trees so they cannot get any further. This way you got them cornered and you can then use the normal method described by me and the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshotkiller Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 thanks every one following your advice ive worked out their pathways and times they frequent it so have started baiting down with peanuts and there taking it too ! will be off out early to see wat i can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshruger Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Much easier with two of you, BUT I use a 12 bore and that sorts them out just watch them as they try and run away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have just read your post on getting the grey squirrels,and in reply to your question i would say it is worth trying peanuts. Not the salted or roasted kind but the normal plain ones you can get as wild bird food.Spread them around in the places you know the tree rats frequent and within range of suitable cover and eventually they should start coming in to them.Make sure they can be easily seen (naturally). It may take a while for the greys to start taking to your bait, but once they have learned where you put it they usually keep coming back to it provided you bait the correct place and do it regularly as they are creatures of habit. Of course you need to do some reconnaissance first to find the right place ,and it helps if you crush the nuts up before you put them out but leave a few whole ones in there too.Good hunting,and let me know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarka Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 iv found with airgun shooting that unless i stalked them when they were eating, i had to take a real quick shot when they were one the move and stopped for a few seconds. got to make it count though. bloody good fun aswell, gets the heart going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 i treat tree rats like normal rats. get yourself some type of hide or cover near to there location,then spread a little peanut butter where you are likely to get a clear shot. hollow point 22. game over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
air revolution Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 went out to my shoot tonight which is over run with greys spotted at least 15 tonight and i only managed to get one :blink: does any one have a idea how to make them sit still ? also have tried stalking them but its been met with mixed results can you set up a hide and bait them? what type of gun do you have?my air shotshells make tree rats easy.£7.50p for 50 and they reload too.regards nik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekid Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 grind some hazel nuts up and a dollop of peanuts,they love nuts,,heat them up and seal them in a sandwich bag then only pierce it when you get to where your going and hang it in the breeze two feet from the ground,get wrapped up though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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