How to Hunt Squirrels: Tactics Most Hunters Never Learn

Squirrel hunting is where generations of hunters learned woodsmanship, marksmanship and how to read the woods. But consistently finding and killing squirrels takes a lot more strategy than simply walking through hardwoods with a .22.In this episode of the Revive Outdoors Podcast, Taylor sits down with Jason Wilson and Shane to break down squirrel hunting from start to finish.Jason has spent roughly 50 years hunting and started chasing squirrels with an old Benjamin pellet rifle. Shane's first hunting experiences also came from squirrel hunting with his dad. Together, they break down what decades in the woods have taught them.Tournament Registration here: https://reviveoutdoors.org/products/squirrel-tournament-sign-upWe cover:How to find squirrels throughout the seasonStill hunting vs. spot-and-stalk squirrel huntingHunting squirrels with dogs.22 rimfire vs. shotgun vs. pellet rifleEarly-season squirrel hunting tacticsShagbark hickories, white oaks and other food sourcesWhy creek bottoms can hold squirrelsGray squirrel vs. fox squirrel habitatHow slowly you should move through the woodsUsing binoculars to locate squirrelsHow long to sit after shooting a squirrelHow much property you actually needPre-scouting for squirrel huntingUsing squirrel hunting for postseason deer scoutingTournament strategySquirrel hunting stories from childhoodFavorite ways to cook squirrelThe upcoming Revive Outdoors Squirrel Hunting TournamentOne of the biggest takeaways is simple: slow down.Experienced squirrel hunters aren't randomly covering hundreds of acres. They're identifying productive food trees, moving short distances, stopping, listening and allowing the woods to settle.Squirrel hunting can also make you a better deer hunter. You learn to identify food sources, recognize animal movement, improve your shooting and pay attention to details most people walk past.REVIVE OUTDOORS SQUIRREL HUNTING TOURNAMENT📅 September 26📍 Trussville, Alabama💰 $100 per team🐿️ $50 Big Squirrel Pot👦 Youth hunt FREE🏆 Shotgun, Rimfire & Youth Divisions🦌 Big Squirrel winner receives a custom taxidermy mounthttps://reviveoutdoors.org/products/squirrel-tournament-sign-upTeam captain meeting: September 25 at 7:00 PM.Proceeds support the ministry and mission of Revive Outdoors.Revive Outdoors exists to make a positive and eternal impact through conservation through outdoor education, mentorship, events and fellowship.SHOP & SUPPORT REVIVE OUTDOORSCONNECT WITH REVIVE OUTDOORS🌐 Website & Storewww.reviveoutdoors.org🎥 Revive Outdoors YouTubewww.youtube.com/@reviveoutdoors4him🎙️ Revive Outdoors Podcastwww.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsPodcast📚 Revive Outdoors Academywww.youtube.com/@ReviveOutdoorsAcademy📸 Instagramwww.instagram.com/reviveoutdoors📘 Facebookwww.facebook.com/reviveoutdoors🎵 TikTokwww.tiktok.com/@reviveoutdoorsMaking a Positive & Eternal Impact through ConservationRevive Outdoors📍 6370 S Chalkville RoadTrussville, AL 35173