Squirrel hunting question

[birdslayer]

I opt for safety first I own quite a few tack driving .22's but prefer the ole .410 for tree rats. I hunt an area of hardwoods that backs up to a major road and feel a little more secure when im shooting elevated angles. Been a shotgun guy my whole life.. why quit now... Plus I like the wiggle room in case im not on my A game that day..... happy shootiing.

 

[Kveldulf]

Have never squirrel hunted. For all squirrel hunters, any of you not eat the little critters?

Not against it, just curious if everyone really go crazy of the little "delicacy".

I always eat what I kill. Squirrel tastes awesome. Sure, it's technically a rodent, but it eats nuts not garbage. I soak it in buttermilk for a few hours after cutting it up to remove the gamy flavor and then fry it up. It tastes just like chicken.

For what I use to hunt them, I have a Marlin Model 60. I have this bad boy on there: Tasco .22 Riflescope

 

[Spanky46151]

Acutally went last night for the first time this season. Took a 12 w/#4 shot and extra full choke figuring I'd have tall shots with lots of leaf material to get through. Saw a few, but, as is my usual luck, they all showed up within 10-15 yards from me...lol. Didn't take any shots as I prefer not to kill, skin, clean & butcher my game all at the same time.