CodyCoyote Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I was deer hunting yesterday evening when a squirrel appeared at around 10 yards, it was to tempting so i took out a rage practice head, I figured it would have plent of ripping power, so i took the shot around 12 yards. It was a little far back and the head passed through not the shaft, he ran up a tree and felll out then ran through the woods never to be seen again arrow and all. Whats the deal? This is the third squirrel this has happened to the first two with the judo tip, whats a good small game tip that will do the job? The arrow bounced off 1 squirrel and i bareley found 1 squirrel i shot in the head and that took a finishing off shot... all with the judo tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodtrailer Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 patience will be learned one day. plus why kill a squirrel out of season, mindless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 If you keep losing squirrels...stop shooting them with the arrows then?!! If you're out after deer...not going to see much flinging arrows through the woods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcrittergittr Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 ...I'm not sure what the deal is there. I can honestly say I've never had an arrow "bounce off" any animal I've shot at. As far as a small game tip goes, I like the G5 small game head. I've taken squirrels and grouse with them and they've been great. Shoot them in the head, 10 yards shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyCoyote Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well, here in virginia squirrels are in season and the area I hunt is over run with them. I have killed alot of them with field tips i was curious why other tips didnt do the same because i dont like losing my arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've seen a squirrel get shot once, chew through that arrow, get shot again, climb a tree, fall to the ground, and still was alive. My friend had to finish him off by hand...They can be tough little buggers. I've never had a problem with Judo points. The only other small game heads I know of are the G5's which look pretty mean, and the Bludgeon tips. I would try the G5's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuckhunter Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 i usually use a regular broadhead one of the ones that i have allready used to harvest a deer with i will usually put it back in my quiver and use that one for squirrels and coyotes groundhogs whatever i see fit to remove from the property as long as it's in season i don't see the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 patience will be learned one day. plus why kill a squirrel out of season, mindless. Almost all states have squirrel seasons going on right now, so I would do a little research before criticizing anyone let alone a fellow forum member. The tongue is a powerful weapon that can be used for good or evil. As for shooting squirrels with archery tackle, I don't know if I'd personally do it considering I'd rather take a deer than a squirrel, but they do provide a little bit of a challenge and taste D-licious! I tend to use bludgeons for small game hunting. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 i keep 2 arrows in my quiver with muzzy 75 gr for small game and what not.. they usually kill squirrels with no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 i keep 2 arrows in my quiver with muzzy 75 gr for small game and what not.. they usually kill squirrels with no problem Oh yes, they can't handle a 75 grain Muzzy, I laid one open yesterday evening with one. I don't understand an arrow bouncing off a squirrel but I guess stranger things have happened. Bloodtrailer-check the regs of the commenting person before hitting the post thread button.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 you should have been out there with a 22 rifle and cleaned them out before deer season. i stopped shooting squirrels with arrows long ago. after i shot one with a broadhead and it then ran off with my arrow and all. i had to climb down and go chasing after it. i finally caught up with it and had to dispatch it, but it wasnt pretty. i swore i wouldnt ever do it again. im guess a blunt might work on squirrels better. that way it hammers them, but it wont take off with your arrow. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyCoyote Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I tried the .22 method but theyre everywhere, me and my brother have made it to 70 some this year but stopped two weeks before deer season to let the deer settle down. I dont think a blunt would work unless it was a head shot... im accurate not that accurate lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Almost all states have squirrel seasons going on right now, so I would do a little research before criticizing anyone let alone a fellow forum member. The tongue is a powerful weapon that can be used for good or evil. Ditto. What's up with that comment Blood? To answer the question, I don't know. They are tough animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 ive never seen a tough squirrel. but than again ive only shot 2 with my bow, one sitting on a stump, i shot him with a thunder head 125, almost cut him in half, and the 2nd one shot him with a 100 gr muzzy, pinned the arrow to the ground and all he could do was spin around it till he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Squirrel's aren't that tough if you hit them right. Here's what a 100gr Muzzy 3 blade off my DXT at 27"/70lb does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowslinger Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 i'v got alot of squirrels with judos from my compound and recurve some in the head some in the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Squirrel's aren't that tough if you hit them right. Here's what a 100gr Muzzy 3 blade off my DXT at 27"/70lb does... You can take down a 1,000 lb moose with that setup. Doesn't mean squirrels aren't tough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodtrailer Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 my comment was pointing out the fact that when your out bowhunting for deer and flinging arrows at squirrels is just mindless, and thats just my opinion. I put countless hours prior to season making sure my areas are not disturbed, i guess youll have to see a 150" buck's tail floppin' through the air after you fire an arrow at a squirrel to understand fully what i meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 You have a great point and I totally understand about hours put in to hunting locations and keeping them pristine. On the flip side, just like you said; it'll take seeing a 150" bucks' white flag to change someof them minds on shooting squirrels while deer hunting. I can remember the days of being bored in the stand and not seeing anything flinging arrows at squirrels, experience changes all that and it will come to these guys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 patience will be learned one day. plus why kill a squirrel out of season, mindless. my comment was pointing out the fact that when your out bowhunting for deer and flinging arrows at squirrels is just mindless, and thats just my opinion. I put countless hours prior to season making sure my areas are not disturbed, i guess youll have to see a 150" buck's tail floppin' through the air after you fire an arrow at a squirrel to understand fully what i meant. Nope, forgive me, but I'm not seeing that in your first post. :no: You specifically said, "why kill a squirrel out of season" Personally, I agree with you as far as focusing on what you came out for and nothing else. I'm right there with you and would much rather shoot a deer than a squirrel (much bigger target ) But when I hear "out of season" I think of just what those three word mean: that there is no legal season going on for them in your area. Next time, clarify yourself properly so that missunderstandings like this don't have to happen again. There is no need to criticize another human being where it isn't warranted. As long as it's legal, he has every right to shoot squirrels and you have to respect that and keep your words to yourself if you don't want them interpreted the wrong way. Although, on the other hand...you have every right to voice them as well...and possibly face situations like this in the future. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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