squirrels tell me when deer are around.
#11
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
They oughta outlaw them da*& squirrels.
In reality, whenever I hear squirrels barking I'm always on alert for what might be coming. I've actually thought about this and look for deer whenever I hear the squirrels but never see any whenever they sound off.
I've heard the same thing about crows though...that whenever you hear them sound off, be looking for deer.
In reality, whenever I hear squirrels barking I'm always on alert for what might be coming. I've actually thought about this and look for deer whenever I hear the squirrels but never see any whenever they sound off.
I've heard the same thing about crows though...that whenever you hear them sound off, be looking for deer.
#13
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
Yep, old Indian trick. Listen for the squirrels to start their barking and keep an eye peeled. Something is coming through the woods. May not be a deer, but something is definitely out there. Blue Jays will also give a clue.
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: ohio
Posts: 1,709
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
I disagree on cows, I have had first hand experience lol. At my grandmaws, the field ligning there property they have cows, and i hunt in the ravine, with a field in front of me and behind me and those field's border woods. The deer do not come from the field infront of me from the woods, till the cows go behind me. I personally dont think they like each other. But that is just my experience.
#15
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
I disagree on cows, I have had first hand experience lol. At my grandmaws, the field ligning there property they have cows, and i hunt in the ravine, with a field in front of me and behind me and those field's border woods. The deer do not come from the field infront of me from the woods, till the cows go behind me. I personally dont think they like each other. But that is just my experience.
You will also notice in rural communities that the dogs will start barking when they sense/see the deer movement.
I think this time of year the squirrels are 'barking' for territory, food,or breeding (I'm no squirrel expert.)
There is a distinctly different sound they make when alerting to deer. It is more of a 'bitching' than a barking - as if the squirrel is chewing the deer out and warning the deer to stay away from his acorns.
#16
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
Yes classified, your right on the money. I've noticed this many times. They are a great alert system but they can dime you out as well! I like to make my presence known to squirrels so I don't surprise them, it makes them less likely to freak out at you. Great thread.
#17
Join Date: May 2005
Location: georgia
Posts: 3,297
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
ORIGINAL: flyinfeathers
Yep, old Indian trick. Listen for the squirrels to start their barking and keep an eye peeled. Something is coming through the woods. May not be a deer, but something is definitely out there. Blue Jays will also give a clue.
Yep, old Indian trick. Listen for the squirrels to start their barking and keep an eye peeled. Something is coming through the woods. May not be a deer, but something is definitely out there. Blue Jays will also give a clue.
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southwest PA
Posts: 1,244
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
Guys, I'm a big believer in listening to the blue jays. In my neck of the woods, they are the tattletales. Almost every deer I see, I can hear the blue jays screaming before I see the deer. Happened first day here. I could hear them screaming in the apple orchard and within minutes a doe and a button buck walked out of there.
With the squirrels, I haven't so much noticed the bark, but more when they move quickly out of an area. I always look back to where they came from and a lot of time will see a deer or fo or something moving thru.
With the squirrels, I haven't so much noticed the bark, but more when they move quickly out of an area. I always look back to where they came from and a lot of time will see a deer or fo or something moving thru.
#20
RE: squirrels tell me when deer are around.
Those dang squirrels have busted me way more than they've ever helped me bust deer. I hate it when they stop nearby, make eye contact with you, and then start barking away like crazy!