Hey all..feeling a bit frustrated with squirrel hunting. This is my first season with a hunting license (new to hunting but not the woods), and I'm just going after squirrels with my .22..been to a few spots, and have only seen one squirrel. I think my problem is that the spots I have gone to are mostly pine, and I know they prefer oak. I found a good spot this morning and sat out in a grove of red oaks for awhile, but nothing. Didn't see or hear any (or see nests for that matter). It just seemed like the perfect spot for them...

Do you guys think that its just a question of me being inexperienced and being too loud, then not waiting long enough? I feel like they have to be out there, and maybe I just am making too much noise and not waiting long enough for the bushy tails to feel comfortable enough to come out. I live in Maine and squirrels have always been around every corner until now that I'm hunting them

I read the Squirrel Hunting Tips thread and next time I go out I'm going to cover my face/hands, move very slowly, and sit in an area for longer than I have been (30+ mins). Any other tips? Am I doin it right?

Also, side question, anyone know any good spots around Maine for hunting them? I've only got about a month left until I leave for the Army so I'd like to get a few..

Thanks all