Guest bigbuckmiddaugh Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Ok, i know lots of you guys/gals done this. It was a slow day/night and took a shot at a big fat squirrel. I've done it! I've scored once. Its like they hear the bow go off and jump just enough, that you Jusstttt missed it. I haven't done that in many years, only in my younger years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Yup, as a matter of fact, I just arrowed one about an hour ago. I had'nt seen a deer all morning and was about ready to leave and the stupid rat just came by for a tease so I arrowed him. I alwasy carry a junk arrow for such incidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots I carry an arrow just for small critters when the deer movement is slow.........Yes I do eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Although squirrels can be a pain in the arse near your stand when the leaves are crunchy, I always figure that a buck can show up at any second or be within hearing distance of the shot. So I just end up watching Nature's show while up in my stand!! Sure makes the time go by quicker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots One of the arrows on my quiver is just for any small game that wanders by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots You can always carry a slingshot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots I don't shoot at them. This may sound stupid, but I like to draw back and aim at them as IF I was going to shoot them.. Reason, it gets me use to aiming at a live animal that can move at anytime like a deer. It makes my mind learn I don't have to just hammer a release, but aim as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunt101 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Well it always seems when I go deer hunting I see plenty of squirrels and when I go squirrel hunting I see plenty of deer but aint that always the case.... I aint worried about it though its cool to watch them especially when the action is slow....-tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots squirrels , partridge, and rabbits...all are going to get whacked if I got no deer comin in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbowhntr77 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Just the other night I shot at a squirrel and thought I had him, until he scampered off. When I went to pull my arrow out of the ground, I discovered that I hit a tree root about a foot down. Now I have one less broadhead. Still got my arrow, go carbon arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots I always say I am gonna but the cost of my broadheads keep me from doing it. I even bring out judos but it would be my luck I am screwing around with swapping out arrows and shooting when that 1 deer would walk threw. I just watch them and EVERYTHING else while I am at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots i try alot but never hit one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter86 Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Always carry a bad arrow. But most of the time I dont use it. Never know when Mr. BIG is coming in. I have had them within 20 yds and never saw him come in. Thick woods are hard to hunt. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots I actually hunt rabbits and squirrels with flu flu arrows. It is a blast and i don't care what anyone says rabbits and squirrels do taste good. You just have to know how to cook them. I have a total of 54 squirrels under my belt 22 which have been out of a tree and don't know how many rabbits. They are easier than squirrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots It depends on how irritated I am at them for making me think they are an appraoching deer.....I've been tempted to shoot squirrels with my .270 at times lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Yep I keep 3 arrows with broadheads and 3 with field tips. I shot at a rabbit last weekend hit it knocked it over and then it jumped out of the arrow and ran when I checked the arrow no blood on it and no blood in the direction the rabbit ran so I guess not a good enough shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots I've done it in the past if one's close enough when I'm getting down after a morning hunt. Never have connected though. I shot a fox once as I was about to get down. Funniest one was my buddy sticking one to a tree about 20ft up. Still don't know why he did that. That was an expensive squirrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots [ QUOTE ] Funniest one was my buddy sticking one to a tree about 20ft up. Still don't know why he did that. That was an expensive squirrel. [/ QUOTE ] Warning sign for other tree rats. LOL And yep I do shoot at them, armadillos, possums. They only get shot at if they are being a pain in the rear. If they are just running around and get out of the area no big deal. I had a squirrel sit on an old stand about 20 yards from me for hours a few weeks back and just bark at me and then run up and down th tree. Finally he came close to the bottom and I took a shot thru 2 foot tall cedar and missed. What I thought was his body was actually his tail. My last arrow in my quiver is known as the Armadilla Killa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Been there done that. I honestly dont much think about it anymore... I have scored only once but really only taken one intended shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots Never done it, but man have I been tempted!! I always fiqure the time I decide to shoot one a deer will see me and .......BUSTED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelyman34 Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Squirrels...How many take shots i havent done it a few times but latly i have been taking shots at tom cats that are a pain in my area.i shot just under it last nite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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