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California Ground Squirrels

Old 02-09-2005 | 08:49 AM
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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone else likes to hunt these little buggers in the off season. They are all over the place out here, due to over-development driving out predators. Anyways, how do you like to hunt them, and do you use any special techniques/strategies?

Personally, I like to use an air rifle or .22. You can stalk 'em with a shotgun if you want, but I usually just find a den, then camp out there for the day, taking head shots with my Gamo Hunter, lol. Great practice. One den can hold as many as 20 squirrels!
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Old 02-09-2005 | 06:40 PM
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I love it. we have plently of them running around out here. Its hard to get some with a bow but still challenging none the less. Whereabouts in CA are you?
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Old 02-11-2005 | 01:06 PM
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Bow hunting? Lol, When I was 13 I used to chase 'em around with my 40 lbs recurve. Think I only ever got three. Anyways, Now I just use a high powered .177 with a scope and bipod. Oh, and I live in San Bernardino. Where you located?
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Old 02-11-2005 | 09:57 PM
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Okay i'm not too far from you then. I'm roughly 100-150 miles NW of you i believe.
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