When I hunt squirrels I always head for swampy or thickly wooded areas. This is because years ago when I was learning to hunt, I would look for a big oak tree in the middle of a field and sit under it, knowing that I could focus on that one tree. I never had any success this way, in fact I rarely if ever saw a squirrel in a lone-standing tree. I soon learned that once I got into the swamps and thickly wooded areas the bushytails were everywhere; especially at dawn and dusk. My question is: has anyone ever had success hunting a single tree in the middle of a field? I would pressume that if any wildlife were in these trees they'd be fox squirrels as opposed the the grey. I find that the greys are usually in the deeper darker parts of the woods and the fox squirrels are often on the edges of the forest; close to pastures. I'm wondering if these animals will venture out into the pastures and take up residence in the big free standing trees that are often in pastures. I think it would be fun to stake out one of these trees and take some long range shots. It would be good rifle practice.
I appreciate any input.
Texas Squirrel Hunter :gulp:
