thanks for the advice guys. I've been in the woods ever since i could walk i think, and hunting from the first chance possible to get my license. I'm alwayssss in the woods wether its hunting or scouting or just teaching my little sister things. Of course i've noticed many more squirrels when im sitting in a treestand but my plans were to just go find a nice open area, find a nice tree and take a seat at the base of it and just wait it out. Earlier this season i was hunting some acorn flats but i would only sit in one spot for about 20 minutes. Should i wait longer? And today was the first day i have been out in a while for squirrel and since the acorns are done droppin i wasnt sure what to do. i hunted near a bunch of holly trees goin off of that "advice" i got before. there are also a bunch of laurels all around this piece and ive noticed they love bein in them much like deer do. I heard all of the trademark sounds of squirrels: leaves rustling (and i am 100% sure it was squirrels, not deer or birds) i heard the nails on bark and even some squirrel barks but since i live in jersey i cant hunt with a rifle so i hunt with my 20gauge or my 410 so i have to be within 20-25 yards. Since almost all of the leaves are on the ground you guys know how hard it is to be silent out there. hopefully this gives ya a little insight on what i'm working with. once again, thanks so much for the help guys. im just tryin to feed my hunger to be in the woods but i need some help puttin meat on the table.