Learn to hunt, field dress, and prepare squirrel for eating.
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@SldgeHammr10 жыл бұрын
"22lr's are cheap" ahh the good ole days.
@stealthysteve110 жыл бұрын
yep the good ole days can't find no damn ammo for them garbage
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
I have to buy a small game license each year. Squirrel hunting is an inexpensive sport, especially compared to golf and stock car racing that I took a stab at a few years back. I think I'll stick to hunting and fishing. Thanks for subscribing.
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
Now that sounds challenging. I used to shoot a wrist rocket as a kid, but never for squirrels. I may have to give that a go.
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
I always aim for the head, occasionally the chest if it's my only shot. That way most of the meat (loins and back legs) is still good for eating.You can use a lighter load. CCI makes a quiet .22 round that does little damage.
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
Did they teach you to make rational arguments like this in your public school or are you just naturally clear headed and articulate?
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm going to take a spring hunt in Arkansas. I look forward to trying it out.Happy Hunting!
@jimmycarter24924 жыл бұрын
Watched your 7yr old post I enjoyed it.
@MNOutdoorsman9 жыл бұрын
No way! I just got a marlin .22 just like that from my dad on Friday. I had never seen an "ammo tube" for a .22 before and just this weekend and went squirrel hunting and its amazing! No recoil and very quiet!
@field2feast9 жыл бұрын
Have a great squirrel season!
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
I've found that it works best when leaves are still on the trees.
@dterice87679 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I'm a squirrel hunter out of Illinois and I hunt with a Remington 597 AAC-SD .22LR with the threaded barrel. I have some videos as well. Had it approximately three years with 40 kills.
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you understood the most important aspect of squirrel calling...how you look.HAW
@thomasschultz48729 жыл бұрын
I have a nine year old boy who really wants to shoot a squirrel. I was never really into or introduced to hunting growing up so I want to teach my sons the right ethics, responsibility, and respect. We have been target shooting with a new bow he got but would like to actually shoot something small game. He is interested in keeping and prepping the pelts but I thought I should teach him that we should eat what we kill. Would you agree? I never had squirrel. We just got a Crossman bb / pellet gun that shoots at around 700 fps. Is that enough? I will get a scope on it... but we have had fun target shooting. I also was able to get a nice break barrel Crossman Vantage NP that shoots at around 1200 fps. This was going to be his gift... but I realized it is a bit heavy for him. Needless to say I kept it. :) I also have an old Remington bolt action .22 (no scope) and have used it to take care of some ground squirrel pests in the past. I like the .177 guns because I feel that are safer at this point, easier for him to use and I do not have to worry about the round traveling as far. Just not sure if his gun is okay (depends on distance as well I am sure). Thank you for your videos. I also loved that you prayed, in your video, for your meal. I see you have a heart for Christ and a desire for all to know where you stand and to know His Love for them. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.
@larrymiller52538 жыл бұрын
+Tom Schultz I hope things have gone well for you! And that you, by now, have a bunch of hunting behind you. As far as eating, yes. We have a responsibility for the life around us. However, that said, there are ways to skin/dress the squirrel that will allow for any mounting. These videos are available here, too. If not, pay a taxidermist for an hour of his/her time and have them show you. We have several mounts and each brings back fond memories. As for the .177, generally, no. The conditional would depend on the skill of the shooter and distance, but I think it would be fine for those close in, bird feeder squirrels; I would not "hunt" with that caliber. Too much of a chance for the animal to run off-not ethical. No scopes are fine, again-practice, practice practice. At my age, though, I need a scope.... If you're worried about the distance the round may travel, a 12 or 16 gauge will do-even a .410 (caliber). That has been harvesting small game for some time, now 1-200 years +/- Consider using tree stands. If you befriend a farmer they would appreciate that. Shooting down is much better than accidently killing a cow...and remember, never go into any area and hunt it clean. Always leave some behind for next year. I wish those who fish and follow the stocking truck would learn that!
@richardthornton75186 жыл бұрын
With squirrel, its in the cleaning. Their are 4 glands you need to get out of the carcass about the size of a BB. Two are easy they are in the front arm pit. Then you know what they look like!! Other two inside the body cavity real close to the backbone about 1/3 the way from the neck area. One woman soaks squirrel in milk for four hours to get out the gamey taste. There is no gamey taste and squirrel is excellent eating just fried up in butter in cast iron!! Internet has footage of how to skin a squirrel. You need to get the pelt off cleanly as the hairs are loose and once on the carcass are hard to get off....you will be eating it!! This guys post here is right direction. Squirrel has meat in the four drumsticks and shoulders. Thats about it so you put the 22 round amidships where there is little meat. We used to call the squirrel shotgunners "meat hunters" for the damage to the meat!! So the 22 not only saves your meat but teaches marksmanship. All my hundreds of squirrel were taken with Marlin iron sights. After you learn good stalking you need few long shots!! Also hunted ruffed grouse with my Marlin. You crawl around till you spot them. Put the 22 round through the back. Grouse have little meat except a nice plump breast. So a few shotgun pellets and: "Lead!! Its whats for dinner1!" You have never tasted any meat till you have had ruffed grouse off a cornfield. So if in a grouse area with pine trees near cornfield, thats the ticket. Would hunt squirrel now only if starving. My stalking got so good I almost pet a Whitetail deer(hand 18 inches away). Would have done with a slight breeze to take away my scent!! Good hunting!!
@richardthornton75186 жыл бұрын
With Grouse, normal diet is pine galls. So the olde timers said: Once the corn is out of the fields forget it!!
@alexchang331110 жыл бұрын
I got the same squirrel caller and yeah u r rite in the early season they do run up to u I use it all the time
@mikebarb868 жыл бұрын
thank you great videos
@RedIceCreamPvP11 жыл бұрын
i love your vids you give so much details can you make a vid of squirrel hunting during october and november
@Jameskenomis36 жыл бұрын
Model 60... I have a lot of good memories with my old one. Now I use a Ruger American.
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
I don't know what happened to the "reply option. So, thanks for the positives.
@justinbanks7529 жыл бұрын
I hunt with a 16gage
@maryanethompson45837 жыл бұрын
field2feast
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a few do get away when I use a .22. When I get fired up to increase my kill rate I use a .410.
@foshmonster148110 жыл бұрын
I just use a pellet rifle with iron sights. It works pretty well for me.
@rusty031110 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video series. Very informative.
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@tjpisani64758 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the info. Where can I purchase and what is the brand of the squirrel call?
@capnb0b5789 жыл бұрын
My headphones just popped my eardrums. WARNING!
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
It's a hoot shooting video of excursions to different areas in different seasons. Gets crazy trying to get into the editing bay though.
@oedowning38706 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@slvpd4 жыл бұрын
Public land sees heavy pressure on squirrels here in Minnesota, especially early season. Mostly Hmong hunters. Ive talked to guys who have driven 2 hours to come to my favorite WMA
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks.
@Jarris27 жыл бұрын
Turn it down before he blows the call.
@MysteriousRooster55211 жыл бұрын
the model 60 is awesome.
@1995mrpalmer11 жыл бұрын
i have a bark call it works pretty well
@cjdarwish11 жыл бұрын
That guys face when doing the call
@trevormorgan9127 жыл бұрын
What kind of call are you using, that sounds fantastic?
@jamesmueller28435 жыл бұрын
Pellet guns are more self to hunt with then a 22long don't get me wrong I love a 22long but I feel airguns are the way to go for this kind of hunting . good airguns I no of for this kind of hunting are the 392 airgun in 22cal ro the 880 in 177cal ro a good 25cal air gun works great for that kind of hunting loved your video
@mikeyjay2009 жыл бұрын
how much did you spend on your rifle at the pawn shop if you dont mind me asking
@field2feast9 жыл бұрын
This was a few years ago but I spent $100 for gun and scope. There are a lot of Marlin model 60's out there so you may be able to get one pretty cheap if you watch and wait.
@abukii10 жыл бұрын
Awesome set of videos! Very, very helpful. I have a few questions: Does the marrow in the bone affect the flavor? I can imagine that the answer would be no-- its like any other thing you cook with the bones still in place. But... you have to break the bone in order to get to the good stuff, which, in my opinion, would alter the 'beast' slightly. When de-glanding a squirrel, are the glands in the same retrospective spots for both male and female? Is there a sure-fire way to be 100% that you got them (as well as the bile sack)? I think thats all, but I think you should make a video on some good old fasioned campfire squirrel cooking :) And yea, I almost forgot-- Greetings from Rhode Island and add one to the sub list. Cheers!
@stealthysteve110 жыл бұрын
Oh one more thing I live down south usually we wait until the first hard frost for squirrel hunting what about you.
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
ten22crew I go first day of season, second week of Sept. here in Minnesota. In the south I'm more concerned with mosquitos and chiggers. I'm not sure early season affects the squirrel meat except its hard to keep it fresh in the heat.
@stealthysteve110 жыл бұрын
field2feast I see what you mean In South Carolina where I live It start's in October.
@jamesmueller28435 жыл бұрын
If you're state let you try huting with a good slingshot it's fun but hard till you become a good shot
@JCAchannel10010 жыл бұрын
Dude when you started with the squirrel call I saw a fricken squirrel in your back yard
@field2feast11 жыл бұрын
Who makes it? I'll have to get one and work with it.
@branwenwashere10 жыл бұрын
I just use my compound and slingshots haha :p great video!
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've been considering an air gun but a slingshot I may not be ready for that yet.haha
@branwenwashere10 жыл бұрын
field2feast You should check out simple-shot.com maybe pick up a scout or go over to pocketpredators and get a seal sniper or Hathcock Target Sniper since you enjoy guns those have a ridge that makes it really feel like a gun. You pull it back holding it sideways, stare right down that top band and put the little ridge or just look in the middle sit that squirrel right where you would a gun and let go! I have gotten a few this way this season already! Those pocket predators can shoot arrows too! As for air guns I use a old Remington air gun, rated at 1200 fps, never chrono so I cant say for sure but I hear Gamo air guns are a great choice and they have some interesting pellets for hunting. They are awful fun, I like break barrel one shot one chance but I have seen semi autos that take turkey on youtube that use C02, they are illegal to buy where I live however
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'll look it up. Part of what I like to do on my channel is introduce people to new things. I obviously have to feel somewhat competent before demonstrating how to accomplish the skill. Slingshot hunting would definately be an awesome skill to add to my kit.
@jamesmueller28435 жыл бұрын
Hey a good 177cal airguns work well to
@Bigdogzq9 жыл бұрын
What kind of knife would you recommend?
@field2feast9 жыл бұрын
Good question. I carry a rapala fishing fillet knife in my pack because it has a thin long easy to sharpen blade. I also carry a sharpening steel with me to sharpen the knife with after every squirrel or two. Most guys use regular hunting knives to field dress with. Browning makes good hunting knives. Most important is that the blade NOT be super hard steel because it is difficult to get a good edge on it once it is dulled.
@Bigdogzq9 жыл бұрын
ok, thanks a ton :D
@Thetateboys9 жыл бұрын
I use a gerber box knife, works better than any fixed blade I have ever used.
@Brett2357 жыл бұрын
I use a folding razor knife, kind of like a box cutter. easy to clean and blades are cheap. Good for skinning deer also.
@jamesmueller28435 жыл бұрын
A good 22cal airgun is good for squirrel
@coolkidcreations3211 жыл бұрын
will that squirrel in destress call work in october??
@WorkerBee201110 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Sub'd
@1995mrpalmer11 жыл бұрын
Knight & Hale 4-in-1 Squirrel Call
@eastcoast30166 жыл бұрын
What the name of that squirrel call and where can I buy one
@canthavemilk28226 жыл бұрын
I just got a .410 and I'm not sure if it takes wide and short shells or the narrow and long ones
@Nick1-226 жыл бұрын
Porter Maynard look on the barrel
@gregferguson915411 жыл бұрын
do you need a permit or licence to hunt or trap squirrel?
@jacobmavromatis795710 жыл бұрын
What kind of squirrel call is that?
@jacobdipilato63139 жыл бұрын
What kind of call is that and where can I buy one?
@drewweaver57298 жыл бұрын
What kind of squirrel call is that
@field2feast8 жыл бұрын
+Drew Weaver Mrs. B's Squirrel in distress whistle.
@JimmyCubanoVOD9 жыл бұрын
I can tell this video was made in 2012 because you said .22 ammo is cheap lol
@field2feast9 жыл бұрын
Just the fact that I had some was amazing. Thinking of buying a .17.
@cometozedocter9 жыл бұрын
field2feast I was at a local gunshow and couldn't decide between and .17 and a .22, i learned that a .22 is better for squirrel hunting if you want to eat them meat and use the pelts, while a .17 can be used for rabbit, raccoon and squirrel if you are careful enough. I ended up buying a mossberg 702 plinkster .22lr semi-auto with a muzzle break and then bought a separate scope an 8/32 which works very well, it also came with a 25 round mag which was amazing!
@akdude18210 жыл бұрын
the odds of a bullet actually hitting another person while hunting is so minute that is is not really worth worrying about.so long as you are aware of whats behind your target anyway.
@thedillestpickle5 жыл бұрын
what about medium caliber such as 223? Is it considered accepted practice to shoot something that size up into the air?
@rsw42610 жыл бұрын
What distance should I sight my sight my scope in on?
@cometozedocter9 жыл бұрын
I learned that 25 yards is great and it will also meet the same point of penetration at 50 yards, just what i have learned over the years
@cannonmakers15309 жыл бұрын
I would say 50 yards to 30 yards
@htooism8 жыл бұрын
25 to 30 Aug, sep, oct, 45 to 55 after fall
@artsmith1036 жыл бұрын
For .22LR High Velocity that I use, I suggest 1" high at 50yds. The actual zero will be ~72yds. You'll be 1 inch low at 85yds. 3MOA at 100 yds. So you'll be +/- 1" out to ~85yds.
@oreopuppydawg15646 жыл бұрын
rsw426 with a 22 the best zero is 42 yards
@1995mrpalmer11 жыл бұрын
ok tell me how it works for ya!
@blueswin310 жыл бұрын
Was that dubstep hahaha
@ikillnewbz1710 жыл бұрын
A 410 shotgun shell would work best
@laytonletendre11 жыл бұрын
When I shot a squirrel with a 22lr and it blew out the whole belly&ribs of it
@1958trickyricky10 жыл бұрын
by early you mean early summer late spring i think
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
September... we don't have a spring season here in Minnesota.
@1958trickyricky10 жыл бұрын
ill give it a try i have that call
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
I look forward to hearing how it goes.
@mattrodgers94810 жыл бұрын
sorry if i seem like a dumbass, but is that a real sniper or squirrel sniper?
@mattrodgers94810 жыл бұрын
i mean bb/pellet
@field2feast10 жыл бұрын
.22 powder burner. I have considered going to a .22 air rifle but just haven't wanted to spend the cash.
@noeezyfluff8 жыл бұрын
+matt rodgers its real. the .22 caliber is very small as opposed to a sniper you would see in movies like a .50 caliber.
@richardthornton75186 жыл бұрын
Never used a scope on my squirrel hunting Marlin. It adds weight to the days hunting and is hard to follow a running squirrel. At some point with the iron sights you can just roll a running squirrel with a "feel shot!!"at 15 feet or so!!
@dontmindme3336 жыл бұрын
Lol
@hunterveneman14987 жыл бұрын
A hollow point will ruin your meat on a body shot
@dmay95010 жыл бұрын
You would kill way more with a shot gun..your not gonna be able to shoot a squirrel on the run with a scope
@Sparky_0075 жыл бұрын
What's the point in hunting squirrels?
@Nick1-226 жыл бұрын
Ear rape at 3:50
@allenstewart74267 жыл бұрын
I hunt with air rifles at 22lr for squirrels
@xfghsthsh8 жыл бұрын
a good slingshot is enough for squirrels . . . hunting with slingshot is far more fun than firearms.. one more thing . a good air rifle will do the trick equally good rather than using 22lr rifle.. ammo for air rifle is much cheaper than 22lr
@robfarris31717 жыл бұрын
I think 22s are to dangerous for squirrel huntin. shotguns only guys.
@miguelcervantes3099 жыл бұрын
buy your food in the supermarket and leave the animals in peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN HUNTERS!
@field2feast9 жыл бұрын
I find the food in the supermarket to be raised in pens, pumped with hormones and antibiotics. I am an omnivore with my eyes in the front, unlike herbivores. It does look, from your comment, like you are emotionally charged up and unable to have a discussion based on reason. However, I am glad to discuss world views and dietary philosophy if you have an open mind. May you find peace from your great discontent. By the way if you can't have a logical discussion, stay in your own narrow world and don't be a troll.
@MNgunhead9 жыл бұрын
field2feast We hunters are sometimes take criticism for our persuits. We hunt meat that runs wild and lives free. Those who condemn hunters, but are not 100% vegan have no argument. Even vegans have leather shoes and belts, so I guess they're argument is weak as well. (Do you have leather seats in your Prius?) I don't let it bother me. If you consider a completely vegetarian diet eaten by some person living in a city, you also have to consider all of the insects, small animals and large game that are killed in the process of bringing their veggies to the market. Look at your windsheild when you drive. Look at the side of the road. There is death everywhere you look, but I don't hear liberals saying they don't want to drive to save racoon lives. Hunters understand that God made animals for us to consume. We harvest these animals with ethics and use them for food. Hunters have nothing to be ashamed of. More-so, they should feel proud that they take part in the natural food chain, which is where we belong. You are right Les, our eyes are facing forward, like coyotes, wolves, and lions. This means we are predators. God made us this way.
@jaykae39529 жыл бұрын
if you get it at the supermarket the animal is still dead and last time I checked you can't get squirrel meat at the supermarket
@josephmedvec33599 жыл бұрын
+Miguel Cervantes If you do eat meat I guess you only eat meat that committed suicide. Most people would be vegetarians if they had to get their own meat.
@Shawn-rq4py8 жыл бұрын
How exactly do you think the meat gets to the supermarket? They are kept in pens and pumped full of steroids, antibiotics etc. then when the time comes the butcher walks up to the animal....cow, pig etc and simply puts a bullet in their heads. And you're chickens are kept by the thousands in small cramped pens laying eggs until they dry up then they're slaughtered and processed then packed in the store. They have no way to leave, they can't hide from them etc. we hunters go out into the wild and hunt them......we have to find where they are and when we do its not guaranteed we kill something. Before you condemn us "damn hunters" you should look very closely at your supermarket meats because I promise they don't live in peace before it gets to the store. Why is it that folks are so against hunters for getting fresh wild game want to condemn us? Vegans cuss us and call us names. And at the same time hunters don't push our way of life on anyone. If you eat veggies then eat them.