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Offline shawn

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do squirrels hibernate
« on: December 10, 2003, 09:31:49 AM »
I'm just getting into hunting and I want to go get some squirrels...am I too late. do they stay around in the winter or do they hibernate.  Inquiring minds want to know  :D  I'm in TX!

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do squirrels hibernate
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2003, 02:16:11 AM »
They do not hibernate, but they will stay denned up when it is really windy, cold, or overcast. Blue bird days just after a storm seem to be the best around me.
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do squirrels hibernate
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2003, 05:22:05 AM »
Thanks!

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hibermating
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2004, 05:17:08 AM »
Ground squirrels do hibernate, but not tree rats