Well, since a few things have been brought up lately about dogs, I thought I'd remind everyone that some guys use dogs to tree game during the day, and it is NOT ILLEGAL on lots of public land. Now, I know private land is one thing, but just remember that some guys use curs and hounds to hunt squirrels in the day. I know I do, and I hunt deer in the same place, sometimes on the same day and see plenty of deer. Just remember that some dogs that may appear to be running deer may actually be working a scent track or trying to make sense of a track such as deer or deer mixed with squirrel. Also, mountain curs, a major breed in squirrel hunting, sometimes look a little less refined than a setter or a hound or another popular hunting breed. They look like a good 'ole farm dog and even look a little pit bullish sometimes, so if you see one on public land its probably hunting squirrels. I know private land is your say, though I know I won't shoot a dog, especially if I think it is a hunting dog. Just remember that someone loves their squirrel dog or other treedog about as much as you love your 4 hours on stand. Here is a pic of my mountain cur pup on a tree, please don't shoot him if you see him, but if you do get ready to deal with an upset hunter.