squirrel calling

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 02:11 PM

anyone do it??? tips???

Brian Pfleuger · January 4, 2010, 02:15 PM

Tips? Go deer hunting. You'll find more squirrels than you know what to do with. I go squirrel hunting and see.... deer. Works almost every time.

Sorry, I don't have a real answer for you.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 02:17 PM

lol many times ive been deer hunting and had squirrels come with in a few feet of me and never realize im there. if it wouldent spook the deer id take my ruger 22/45 and pop a few

kkb · January 4, 2010, 02:57 PM

Find a pleasant place to sit still for 15 minutes then discreetly tap and/or rub two quarters together.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 03:01 PM

i read that in another forum. how well does it work

johnwilliamson062 · January 4, 2010, 03:08 PM

illegal to hunt squirrel during deer season in Ohio...
I would take all the for sure squirrels over a maybe deer most days.

Brian Pfleuger · January 4, 2010, 03:30 PM

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discreetly tap and/or rub two quarters together.

Wow. I just tried that. It is a remarkably squirrel like sound. Not very loud though. I'd be pretty surprised if they could hear it beyond very close range even in quiet woods.

Hog Buster · January 4, 2010, 06:42 PM

Many, many years ago when I was just a kid an old man I knew, who always got his limit of squirrels, told me his secret.
Take a penny box of matches and remove about half of them. Find a comfortable spot in the woods and every so often shake the half empty box of matches. He claimed that squirrels were very inquisitive and would come to investigate the sound.
Well needless to say I thought he was just pulling my leg and I let this info pass.
Years later I was squirrel hunting, had a penny box of matches and I remembered his secret. Just for grins I dumped out about half of the matches and started shaking the box. Within 5 minutes I had 2 big squirrels hopping around in the tree in front of me. I couldn't believe it. Went home that day with a limit.
I've tried it many times since and almost always have had squirrels come to the noise.
I haven't really hunted squirrels in years, but next time I go I may try it again. If I can still find a penny box of matches.....

hogdogs · January 4, 2010, 07:19 PM

Peetza, The 2 quarters call works much further than you can imagine... their hearing is VERY acute and sharp.

For pesky shy busy-tails, I often will frisbee throw my cap past the tree trunk they are using for cover. When they move to hide from the cap, BLAMMO!!!!

The matches call idea is based on the sound of a squirrel gnawing on nuts or pine cones... Others more hungry will look for the hidden food "bounty/booty".
Brent

Brian Pfleuger · January 4, 2010, 07:28 PM

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Peetza, The 2 quarters call works much further than you can imagine... their hearing is VERY acute and sharp.

Entirely possible. I've never tried calling them. Usually when I see a squirrel I am trying to kill it with my evil stare because it's messing with my head while I'm trying to hunt deer. I've never wanted to attract the friggin' things.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 07:58 PM

excuse my ignorance but what is a "penny box"???

Brian Pfleuger · January 4, 2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EstillEngineer#59

excuse my ignorance but what is a "penny box"???

A penny box is a sure sign that you're old.

It is a reference to the price of the matches.

Similar to a "16 penny nail", which meant that you could buy 100 of them for 16 cents.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 08:05 PM

so its just any old match box??? lol sry for the inconvinence but im only 15 and thats apparntly a lil to young to kno these things lol

Brian Pfleuger · January 4, 2010, 08:12 PM

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so its just any old match box???

Yes sir, though it is also a reference to the size of the box. I don't remember penny boxes but I assume that they're the little tiny ones. Probably the smallest box of "Strike-Anywhere" matches that you can find would be a reasonable approximation.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 08:13 PM

ok thanks for the tips i cant wait to try them out

Pahoo · January 4, 2010, 08:18 PM

Most calls gets their attention and has them looking. That includes the two quarters. However, they seem to lose interest very quickly and go on about their work. I have used the whistles, quarters, Barkers and a few homemade gadgets. What you really want, is something that really ticks them off and gets them to start barking at you. This happened one day while crow calling and every time I blew it, they started barking. I had crows coming in and squirrels barking til I shot the first crow. Another time I had a call that sounded like a cat meowing and that got them pi**ed off as well. You can also rub two walnut hull together and they will look. Practice in your back yard and like I said, they lose interest very quickly. i also get their attention by waving an old tail or rag like a tail on an excited squirrel and again, they will come and look. Sure hope none of you fellers hunt in my woods cause you are likely to call the boys in white suits.

Be Safe !!!

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 09:07 PM

how/where would i go about making/buying one of the calls that ticks em off

Doyle · January 4, 2010, 09:37 PM

The only thing you need is your lips and the back of your hand. With a little practice, you can bark just like a squirrel.

I use it all the time, but you don't really "call" a squirrel to you. It is best used by sneaking into a spot where you suspect squirrels are hiding and then using a call to get them excited enough to call back and reveal themselves to you.

EstillEngineer#59 · January 4, 2010, 09:39 PM

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The only thing you need is your lips and the back of your hand.

can u explain a little more about how to do that call???

Hog Buster · January 4, 2010, 11:13 PM

For all you young squirts, here's a penny box of matches. The 12 gauge shell is in the picture to show size.
I have no idea what they cost now.
You are right pepperoni & cheese killer, I'm older than dirt.

kkb · January 5, 2010, 12:23 AM

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The only thing you need is your lips and the back of your hand.

can u explain a little more about how to do that call???

Make a really noisy kiss on the back of your hand, then start toning it down until you sound like a squirrel.

Sometimes a bit of slobber helps

EstillEngineer#59 · January 5, 2010, 12:26 AM

Thanks a bunch

Uncle Buck · January 5, 2010, 08:19 AM

The old man I used to work for when I was a kid always kept a box of matches on the mantle, next to his shotgun shells. I always thought they were used to light the fireplace until we went hunting one day and I saw him slip them into his jacket. We would find a likely place and he would gently shake that box and sure enough, a squirrel of two would show up. Pretty neat how that worked. I am going to have to try the quarters.

Squirrels are so dang inquisitive and destructive. You should see the damage they do to my barn and the number of feed sacks they rip open. I had left my medicine cabinet open and one had found its way inside and decided it was a good place to store acorns...

I am really surprised no one has come up with the age old answer to getting squirrels... I thought every youngster was taught this growing up... Just climb a tree and act like a nut!

troy_mclure · January 5, 2010, 09:53 AM

ive had good luck with crow calls as well.

Pahoo · January 5, 2010, 10:35 AM

Again, for all the methods I have tried, the reaction is either one of curiosity or getting ticked off. Getting them mad is the best one as they are territorial.
The Crow call and the Cat meow gets them going. I have also used the lip method as described with or without using the palm of you hand. Just try to make a sucking squeaking sound with puckered lips. If squirrels could laugh, it sure would make it easy on me as I have certainly given them opertunity to do so and fall out of the trees. ...

Be Safe !!!

January 4, 2010, 02:11 PM	#1
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	squirrel calling anyone do it??? tips??? __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 02:15 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Tips? Go deer hunting. You'll find more squirrels than you know what to do with. I go squirrel hunting and see.... deer. Works almost every time. Sorry, I don't have a real answer for you. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

January 4, 2010, 02:17 PM	#3
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	lol many times ive been deer hunting and had squirrels come with in a few feet of me and never realize im there. if it wouldent spook the deer id take my ruger 22/45 and pop a few __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 06:42 PM	#8
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Many, many years ago when I was just a kid an old man I knew, who always got his limit of squirrels, told me his secret. Take a penny box of matches and remove about half of them. Find a comfortable spot in the woods and every so often shake the half empty box of matches. He claimed that squirrels were very inquisitive and would come to investigate the sound. Well needless to say I thought he was just pulling my leg and I let this info pass. Years later I was squirrel hunting, had a penny box of matches and I remembered his secret. Just for grins I dumped out about half of the matches and started shaking the box. Within 5 minutes I had 2 big squirrels hopping around in the tree in front of me. I couldn't believe it. Went home that day with a limit. I've tried it many times since and almost always have had squirrels come to the noise. I haven't really hunted squirrels in years, but next time I go I may try it again. If I can still find a penny box of matches..... __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

January 4, 2010, 07:58 PM	#11
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	excuse my ignorance but what is a "penny box"??? __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 02:57 PM	#4
kkb Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Western Slope, Colorado Posts: 403	Find a pleasant place to sit still for 15 minutes then discreetly tap and/or rub two quarters together.

January 4, 2010, 03:01 PM	#5
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	i read that in another forum. how well does it work __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 03:08 PM	#6
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	illegal to hunt squirrel during deer season in Ohio... I would take all the for sure squirrels over a maybe deer most days.

January 4, 2010, 07:19 PM	#9
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Peetza, The 2 quarters call works much further than you can imagine... their hearing is VERY acute and sharp. For pesky shy busy-tails, I often will frisbee throw my cap past the tree trunk they are using for cover. When they move to hide from the cap, BLAMMO!!!! The matches call idea is based on the sound of a squirrel gnawing on nuts or pine cones... Others more hungry will look for the hidden food "bounty/booty". Brent

January 4, 2010, 08:05 PM	#13
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	so its just any old match box??? lol sry for the inconvinence but im only 15 and thats apparntly a lil to young to kno these things lol __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 08:13 PM	#15
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	ok thanks for the tips i cant wait to try them out __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 08:18 PM	#16
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Most calls gets their attention and has them looking. That includes the two quarters. However, they seem to lose interest very quickly and go on about their work. I have used the whistles, quarters, Barkers and a few homemade gadgets. What you really want, is something that really ticks them off and gets them to start barking at you. This happened one day while crow calling and every time I blew it, they started barking. I had crows coming in and squirrels barking til I shot the first crow. Another time I had a call that sounded like a cat meowing and that got them pied off as well. You can also rub two walnut hull together and they will look. Practice in your back yard and like I said, they lose interest very quickly. i also get their attention by waving an old tail or rag like a tail on an excited squirrel and again, they will come and look. Sure hope none of you fellers hunt in my woods cause you are likely to call the boys in white suits. Be Safe !!!**

January 4, 2010, 09:07 PM	#17
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	how/where would i go about making/buying one of the calls that ticks em off __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2010, 09:37 PM	#18
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	The only thing you need is your lips and the back of your hand. With a little practice, you can bark just like a squirrel. I use it all the time, but you don't really "call" a squirrel to you. It is best used by sneaking into a spot where you suspect squirrels are hiding and then using a call to get them excited enough to call back and reveal themselves to you.

January 5, 2010, 12:26 AM	#22
EstillEngineer#59 Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Estill County, Kentucky Posts: 57	Thanks a bunch __________________ Before I refuse your questions, I have an opening statement. - Ronald Reagan

January 5, 2010, 08:19 AM	#23
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	The old man I used to work for when I was a kid always kept a box of matches on the mantle, next to his shotgun shells. I always thought they were used to light the fireplace until we went hunting one day and I saw him slip them into his jacket. We would find a likely place and he would gently shake that box and sure enough, a squirrel of two would show up. Pretty neat how that worked. I am going to have to try the quarters. Squirrels are so dang inquisitive and destructive. You should see the damage they do to my barn and the number of feed sacks they rip open. I had left my medicine cabinet open and one had found its way inside and decided it was a good place to store acorns... I am really surprised no one has come up with the age old answer to getting squirrels... I thought every youngster was taught this growing up... Just climb a tree and act like a nut! __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

January 5, 2010, 09:53 AM	#24
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	ive had good luck with crow calls as well. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

January 5, 2010, 10:35 AM	#25
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Again, for all the methods I have tried, the reaction is either one of curiosity or getting ticked off. Getting them mad is the best one as they are territorial. The Crow call and the Cat meow gets them going. I have also used the lip method as described with or without using the palm of you hand. Just try to make a sucking squeaking sound with puckered lips. If squirrels could laugh, it sure would make it easy on me as I have certainly given them opertunity to do so and fall out of the trees. ... Be Safe !!!