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It only feels like its always open season on squirrels. In fact, squirrel hunting is as challenging and exciting as any hunt—and regulated the same way—and it can be as satisfying to the home owner and gardener as it is to the beginning or experienced hunter.
In The Ultimate Guide to Squirrel Hunting, heres everything you ever wanted to know about the critter Americans love to hate—and hunt. There are concise descriptions of the differences between the Aberts squirrel and the fox squirrel, and the sluggish western gray squirrel and the faster, feistier eastern gray squirrel. Maps show the ranges of these animals, and profiles explain where they live, what they eat, and how they move.
Bob Gooch covers state-by-state guides to squirrel hunting, the habitat of the squirrel, and how to recognize it. Theres also his advice on the management of this habitat, with valuable hints on looking out for the next generation of squirrel hunters, as well as more immediate measures like building nest boxes. He has also included chapters on hunting methods—from dawn to dusk, on streams, in all kinds of weather conditions, and with dogs. Additionally, Goochs discussion of guns naturally focuses on the beloved .22, but he also details how to hunt with bows and shotguns, as well as offering advice on camouflage and blinds.
A book on squirrel hunting would not be complete without providing guidance on traps, calls, clothing, and—last, but not least—field dressing and cooking squirrels (yes!). For anyone who has ever contemplated loading up for squirrel, this is truly the ultimate guide.
Synopsis
Tips on hunting the ultimate prey: those #&$#! squirrels.
About the Author
BOB GOOCH has written for all of the major outdoor publications, including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and Sports Afield. He has won numerous awards in his career. He lives in Troy, Virginia.
Table of Contents
1. Meet the Squirrels
2. The Squirrel's World
3. Squirrels in Your Own Backyard
4. Habitat
5. Management
6. Hunting Methods
7. The Rifleman's Small Game
8. Scatter-gun for Squirrels
9. Bows for Bushtail
10. The Squirrel Dog
11. Trapping Squirrels
12. The Squirrel Call
13. The Weather
14. The Hunter's Clothing
15. Care of the Kill
16. Cleaning and Cooking
17. A Bushtail Hunt