skewer a squirrel?

[smittysurvival]

ive been bating squirrels into an area with whole kernel corn. dont want to use a gun because it will scare away other squirrels. so my other option in a bow. im a great shot with my compound and i plan on getting at least one. any pointers on getting an arrow through these things?

[hunter63]

Practice, practice, practice.

[smittysurvival]

i know i can hit one if it give me time and its not more than 20 yards then i have a chance. i have training tips on my arrow, using a compound, and i have brand new arrows. wondering about the tips, the type of bait, and where i can hide that they wont see me and bolt

[hunter63]

Be sure of your target and beyond, neighbors get pizzed if y'all stick an arrow in their siding.

[Camp10]

Squirrels are great practice. They will get well within your 20 yards and even if they spot you they will soon forget if you just hold still for a minute. A practice tip is fine just watch your shot. You could easily stick your prey to a tree limb and loose him and your arrow. Good luck and be safe.

[smittysurvival]

eh my neighbors have a feild in the area where im shooting. they do have goats tho. not in that feild however

[hunter63]

eh my neighbors have a feild in the area where im shooting. they do have goats tho. not in that feild however

How young are you?
Are you sure you are shooting legally?

[smittysurvival]

yes im shooting legally. do any of you know good squirrel bait that willl bring them out in 20 degree winter weather. no snow.and should io scatter the bait or out it in a pile?

[rwc1969]

Sunflower seeds? and judo points. I've stuck a few, but with broadheads. It's real hard trying to pull a broadhead out of a tree. if you're shooting down low a broadhead or field point might skip too and end up in the neighbors house.

I've never used judo points, but everyone I know that regularly hunts small game with arrows usues them.

[smittysurvival]

i have permission from my neighbors to go and retrieve arrows. that and im shooting down on to a huuge drop off. whats a judo point? ill mix in some seeds. the corn is supposed to draw them in. scatter or pile?

[rwc1969]

http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/zwickeyjudopoint.aspx

I was gonna say corn, but some animals, like deer have a hard time digesting it in the winter and it can actually kill them.

[smittysurvival]

i plan on killing the squirrel anyway. the thing i really need to know is if i should scatter or pile the bait. i know im being impatient but im going out in the morning and dont have alot of time to check on here and wait for replies.

[hunter63]

So, when you stick this squirrel, what is your plan?
Clean him, cook him, tan the hide?

[smittysurvival]

eat the meat. tan the hide, see what i can make with the bones

[nell67]

Squirrels are attracted to any type of seed,birds seed ,peanuts,corn,even coat the bark of a tree with peanut butter (they can't just pick that up and carry it off) and will pretty much ignore you after a while if they know who/where the seed is coming from.

[edr730]

walnuts brings them in from a great distances. You don't need to use a judo head, but you can. Old broadheads like the MA3 that sharpen easily work fine.

[Mertell]

You can back off on the heavy artillery for squirrels. They really aint all that big.

Back in my day, I shot a lot of squirrels with flu-flu arrows and blunt tips.

There are a number of small game blunt-type tips out there. Here is a newer version that I personally have not tried, but it certainly is interesting.
Link: http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=5800X

BE SAFE and enjoy.

By the way, urban squirrels taste like sunflower seeds, and rural squirrels taste like acorns....... HHmmmm.

-Mert

[Winnie]

Well instead of possibly upsetting your neighbours and until you are confident of your skills, why not set some traps? If you've got the squirrels coming to feed at a certain place take note of their inbound and outbound routes and place traps on the trails.

[hunter63]

i plan on killing the squirrel anyway. the thing i really need to know is if i should scatter or pile the bait. i know im being impatient but im going out in the morning and dont have alot of time to check on here and wait for replies.

I guess I would pile the bait, as it would keep him in pretty much one place, instead of squirreling around all over the place.

As with any hunting, patience is needed, but it sounds like this squirrel is really getting to you?

[gryffynklm]

I'm thinking panfried in bacon fat with some rosemary, a little sage, salt and pepper and sliced tart apples. A little corn bread with some diced chili peppers a bit of butter and honey on top.