Vulcha Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 There seem to be alot of these little things around now. Any good "tactics" when it comes to shooting them any of you would like to share? It appaers i spelt Squirrils wrong too, ah well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I have shot loads of sqyuiryells over the years Vulcha with my air rifle. I have always had the most success when I use Stake out tactics... that is settle down comfortably in a hide or in full camo in an area I know there are a few squirrels and wait patiently. Its amazing how many will come to ground looking for food or to bury food. You can tell when they have been about because you get all the rabbit type scrapings in the forest floor but with out the droppings! If you can keep perfectly quiet and still for long periods this method can be very productive and it is amazing what else will wander in to the gun sight as well. If you have PCP so much the better as you wont have break the gun and risk disturbance. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Thanks FM. I'll try that when i go out sqyurril shooting and let you know how I get on. There are plenty of Hazel nut trees about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I shoot alot from high seats, but I do shoot many stalking them too. If the "scrit, scrit" is deep in dense wood I stalk the sound and sit and wait also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Whats a high seat? Is it just like a stool? I really need to learn all this terminology..... Would an Oak tree be a good place to find the little feinds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squintshot Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 A high seat is a seat on big stilts usually sat in a clearing in a wood. Pedominately used for shooting little Bambies. Squint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Deer, Damn things. I was hiding in this woods waiting for stuff to come along and i saw something crash through the bushes beside me. I moved out of where i was hiding and saw what looked like a dog. I hate dogs so turned around and headed towards the nearest tree. After the creature ran past i noticed it was a deer. I was gonna put a pellet in its *** for scaring me sh*tless, but then i thought i complain about people being idiots and putting our sport at risk, and i don't want to do the same. I tell you though, I couldn't aim straight for the next half hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 You hate dogs?????? LB : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Do you use a siamese or a persian to retrieve then? jimDfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Watch out. Squirrels are tough creatures and even with a well placed shot with a non FAC airifle they may still have quite a bit of life left in them. Also wear gloves when picking them up, the ******* can play dead and take a nasty bite out of you otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxidermy dave Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 teals right,ive shot one before right through its head at about 15 yards with a flat head pellet and still had to give it another one to do the job properly.As for shooting them try baiting them with corn or acorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Squirrels are tough creatures Please stop going off topic, we are talking about Sqyurrils,Squirrils and Sqyuiryells here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 have to agree with teal on the tough skwerals , over here they wear tribal tatts , also dont get too close to the ones with bandanas,they hunt in packs youl know which ones as they have "mum + dad " on the forearm sorry ern ,a little off topic i know ,but yuou can tell em ,youve been here martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Squirrels are tough creatures B) Please stop going off topic, we are talking about Sqyurrils,Squirrils and Sqyuiryells here. Ern, Ern, Ern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 LB. I don't hate dogs, I just don't like dogs which i have never seen before. Like when I was down the woods jumping in this river. As i jumped of the "cliff" a Staffy jumped in behind me. It scared the **** out of me and the owner asked me to fish it out . I'm planning on getting a dog to protect me from other dogs. Jimdfish. What are you on about? There cats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 teals right,ive shot one before right through its head at about 15 yards with a flat head pellet and still had to give it another one to do the job properly.As for shooting them try baiting them with corn or acorns Corn? Like, corn on the cob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Leonard Rossiter once wrote a book titled "sarcasm is the lowest kin of wit". Vulcha, I am sorry, I sunk to the depths. By the way Staffies are as soft as fresh cowpats. I have one and on Sunday night while messing about with my Brother in the garden she did not protect me once. I have torn knee ligaments and he has re-broke a rib. All she did was stand and bark. jimDfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 B) Vulcha, Jimdfish, ever thought of writing a sitcom? Had to leave my study after reading your posts. LB ROFLMFAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 LB You have a study!! Bit posh that aint it. As to the sitcom I will do it as long as I can be Eric to Vulchas Ernie jimDfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 I say study, but mean corner of living room, out of the rottweilers field of view. Just in case I chance upon some images she may not approve of. What can I say, I have a good imagination Re: sitcom. I was thinking more of Hinge and Brackett B) LB You crack me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 LB Changing tack I once went to see Hinge and Bracket. I took my ma as a present. I was suprised to find that they are actually young blokes. They would be about 45 now. It never twigged that they could be anything else than old. They were also brilliANT. HONEST jimDfish Bags be Dame Hilda, Dr Evadny thats you Vulch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 What, blue rinse and surgical support stockings? LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Well. It would save me getting changed jimDfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!! I can't take anymore, going to make some carrottsand crash the bed. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 What are you two going on about? LB, I don't even know why you started laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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