This is not the game you might think it is. Mention squirrels to the average hunter, and he or she probably recalls early October days afield, likely as a young hunter, spent sitting under an oak with ...

Well, folks, let’s face it. We’re deep into winter. It’s that time of year when cabin fever is beginning to peak.

When winter finally rolls in, I automatically begin pondering squirrel hunting, and there is little doubt in my mind that a highly underutilized outdoor pastime is pursuing wintertime bushytails.

Squirrel hunting is popular in many states, including Michigan. It is only natural that dogs would be employed to locate and “tree” squirrels, and using “squirrel dogs," a time-honored tradition in ...

One of my long-time pet peeves is the habit of framing a squirrel hunt as a simple tune-up for big game season. Truth is, head-shooting a limit of bushytails with a rimfire requires way more skill ...

Steve Wolfe of Farmington took young hunters Isaiah Carr and Emerett Patterson, both of Siloam Springs, to the squirrel woods ...

Dove and deer hunters are active this weekend, but squirrel hunters are feeling frisky, too. Squirrel season started May 15 and will run uninterrupted until Feb. 28, 2026. Encompassing all seasons, it ...

The end of January marks the end of many hunting seasons in Ohio, including duck, squirrel, and deer. Outdoor enthusiasts may find solace in the coming months by preparing gear and planning for future ...