i have been out just a couple of times this year trying to bear hunt and i have found the best way to squirel hunt just use a climbing stand take your rifle and a big stick if they know that you are after something else they will just come to the tree you are in. use the stick to wack them. everytime i have hunted this year i have had at least 5 to 10 just sit near me and bark untill they got tired and then the next one would take his place this will drive you crazy