Proposed Squirrel Season

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ruffedG

Discussion Starter · Feb 1, 2013

I can't believe nobody is talking about the proposed squirrel seasons on here yet... Youth season Sept 7-13 and Regular season coming in Sept 14th... This happened just in time... I will be taking my oldest Son out for the first time this year at age 10... It will be great to take him out before I am distracted by all of the other seasons... Can't wait...

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GTR_Beagles

· #2 · Feb 1, 2013

Idk why it took so long for this to happen tons of states start sept 1st. Honestly I really dont think it much matters when the season opens and closes there isnt exactly thousands of squirrel hunters out and about. I think the early season will get a few small game hunters out before the regular small game season starts this year though.

quackmaster4

· #3 · Feb 1, 2013

Sounds great! No doubt though that someone will complain about squirrel numbers being "decimated".

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Flifisher

· #4 · Feb 1, 2013

I think it should be YOUTH /Mentored Youth only september 1 until october...then people could focus on mentoring kids instead of letting their obsession with deer get in the way.

Lackawanna Fox

· #5 · Feb 1, 2013

i cant wait to hunt some early bushytails

Bluetick

· #6 · Feb 1, 2013

Good news and long overdue.

bees_obrien

· #7 · Feb 1, 2013

i just posted about other state seasons the other day and wonder about this sounds like good times! also other states have a spring season for them too

pumpgun

· #8 · Feb 1, 2013

i've been hunting squirrels since 73. to me it just isn't squirrel season until there is a chill in the air and the leaves are turning. even the early youth season was kind of lame to me. i won't be partaking. i'll be out there the 2nd saturday of october like before. september is still summer to me.

TurkeyMike

· #9 · Feb 1, 2013

Will be tough to shoot them with all of the leaves on the trees. I am a tad nervous to be in a tree with so much cover around though. I hope they make it mandatory to have an orange band then.

This should cause a good stir.

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Michaux Hunter

· #10 · Feb 1, 2013

quackmaster4 said:
Sounds great! No doubt though that someone will complain about squirrel numbers being "decimated".

If we don't shoot them the hawks will get them.

Nice early season.

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7600

· #11 · Feb 1, 2013

I'll be going!

pahoytman

· #12 · Feb 1, 2013

I will be going. Enjoyed hunting squirrels with the 22 long before I got obsessed with archery hunting.

Just can't seem to motivate myself to hunt them in the Feb. cold.

timberdoodle

· #13 · Feb 1, 2013

I like the leaves off the trees personally but appreciate the increased opportunity for those who want to get out.

bees_obrien

· #14 · Feb 1, 2013

sounds fun to me i'll be out callin' them the first day!

Clinton County

· #15 · Feb 1, 2013

Sounds great to me. Me and my dog will have the woods to ourself until archery comes in and I won't have to pussyfoot around them for a while.

CLANC

· #16 · Feb 1, 2013

When will season close? Still in feb.?

WestPhillyFam

· #17 · Feb 1, 2013

Thanks for posting this - will keep this in mind for our calendar - we've been trying to map out the year a bit for hunting opportunities.

Deuce280

· #18 · Feb 1, 2013

Time to dust off the 22!

ruffedG

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 1, 2013

SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, and mentored youth – Sept. 7-13 (6 daily, 12 in possession limit after first day).

SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Sept. 14-Nov. 30; Dec. 16-24 and Dec. 26-Feb. 22 (6 daily, 12 possession).

Alpine Shooter

· #20 · Feb 1, 2013

So bow hunters will need to wear orange the whole season now?

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