Eva Jeanne Markosky completed a degree in energy business and finance at Pennsylvania State University. Since graduating, her working experience has involved assisting managers, engineers, and environmental scientists in the marketing, budgeting, and design of environmental projects. When away from work Eva Jeanne Markosky enjoys many outdoor pursuits, including squirrel hunting.
Successful squirrel hunting comes with knowing and understanding these creatures, their habitat, and the different tactics they use to escape and avoid detection. For instance, fox squirrels prefer to live in smaller and more open areas despite their large size. Gray squirrels are medium-sized and reside in forest and urban places. Pine squirrels, the smallest of all tree squirrels, feed on pine cones and seeds usually found under the den tree.
Generally, squirrels are most active at dawn and dusk. They continue to feed and harvest nuts all throughout the day, unless they spot danger. They are extremely observant, and can sense danger even from great distances. Squirrels are mostly found along creeks and streams surrounded by oak, hickory, and other hardwoods.
When disturbed, squirrels tend to remain still. To draw squirrels in, a hunter can imitate the sound of squirrels feasting on food by rustling the leaves on the ground. This encourages other squirrels nearby to investigate, giving the hunter a productive day.
Knowing these tips, a squirrel hunter must be patient, persistent, able to move very quietly, and quick to identify and take advantage of each opportunity.
Successful squirrel hunting comes with knowing and understanding these creatures, their habitat, and the different tactics they use to escape and avoid detection. For instance, fox squirrels prefer to live in smaller and more open areas despite their large size. Gray squirrels are medium-sized and reside in forest and urban places. Pine squirrels, the smallest of all tree squirrels, feed on pine cones and seeds usually found under the den tree.
Generally, squirrels are most active at dawn and dusk. They continue to feed and harvest nuts all throughout the day, unless they spot danger. They are extremely observant, and can sense danger even from great distances. Squirrels are mostly found along creeks and streams surrounded by oak, hickory, and other hardwoods.
When disturbed, squirrels tend to remain still. To draw squirrels in, a hunter can imitate the sound of squirrels feasting on food by rustling the leaves on the ground. This encourages other squirrels nearby to investigate, giving the hunter a productive day.
Knowing these tips, a squirrel hunter must be patient, persistent, able to move very quietly, and quick to identify and take advantage of each opportunity.