Rem308 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I heard on the news last night that the temperatures would be the coldest in 2 or 3 decades...so when I told my wife I'd be squirrel hunting this morning, she looked at me like I'm insane. But she also has learned that, when it comes to some things, I am crazy. So, I woke up at 6:00 AM this morning and the thermometer here said 6 degrees below zero. After a quick breakfast and some coffee, I was off to the woods. I got in and sat down about 20 minutes after daylight, and the woods were dead quiet. I was using my squirrel call and I knew the squirrels wouldn't be coming down on the ground, so I was trying to spot one stretching out on a limb. I began moving a little, and then calling and watching the limbs. Around 9 AM I did this sequence, and saw a gray sitting on a limb. I would estimate he was 60 yards out, and I squeezed off a round from my .22 WMR. I saw him drop from what ended up being a good neck shot. I continued hunting for a few more hours, saw one more, but he was on to me, and was able to get into his den tree before I could get a clear shot. (I was COLD, give me a break!) I knew today wouldn't be the day to fill my limit, I just wanted to get out in the cold weather and enjoy a crist, quiet morning in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 You are dedicated. Good job not freezing to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 That's a nice looking bushytail! Congrats! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nice looking squirrel man! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Is it cheating when they are froze to the side of a tree?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 nice lookin squrrel and gun there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Is it cheating when they are froze to the side of a tree?! Haha, I call it my strategy?! It's also easier shooting...it's hard to flinch when your eyes are frozen OPEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Congrats on the squirrel. I would tell you you got balls but bet you don't have any now.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 my hat is off to you i dont even hunt them when the weather is nice let alone -6 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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