DON'T KNOW ABOUT SQUIRRELS BUT MY REDBONES WILL STRIKE RIGHT OUT OF THE TRUCK WINDOW OR OUT OF THE BOX.I THINK A COON LEAVES ALITTLE MORE SCENT ON THE GROUND.IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER.I HUNT AT 4:00 IN THE MORNING.I JUST DRIVE DOWN THE RIVER ROAD AND THE DOGS ALWAYS TELL ME WHERE TO STOP.