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Has anyone else noticed that squirrels will let you know when deer are approching?I have noticed the past few times i have been out that they will start barking and looking in a certain direction and i will watch that area and shortly later a deer will be in that area has anyone else noticed this or am i losing it?

gregholland

squirrels tell me when I'm losing it because I think them running through the leaves are deer approaching.

bigdeernofear

Ya, I was hunting two days ago and a squirrel made a funny noise and shortly after four deer enter the area.

crzy4hunting

I have never noticed that, but will pay more attention now. I wish I saw as many deer as I do squirrels and chipmunks. Really hate the chipmunks.

HAZCON7

Ya I listen for them all the time

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.

MO_Bowhnter

When I see squirrels barking, I pay attention too. But I usually just end up seeing more squirrels than before. [&:]

dangolbowhunter

flyinfeathers is absolutely right. Its not a bad idea to grunt if you here nearby squirrels barking. You never know what's lurking.

Illini_Sportsman

All squirrels do for me is annoy the sh** out of me because they make so much noise and I eventually get tired of looking around at the sound because I almost know it won't be a deer. Maybe I'm just not as observant as you though.

jachunter

Squirrels bark at hawks, owls, fox, coyote, deer or anything else that startles them. They also bark when they get close to me.

So yes, when they bark, something is around.