

General Weather Conditions: Squirrels, much like us, enjoy bright calm sunny days. Drops in the barometric pressure will send squirrels on a feeding spree. Their activity then decreases in the cold winter months as they live off the supply of their fall forage.īarometric Pressure: Squirrels can sense the change in barometric pressure and their activity increases at the sense of an oncoming front. Temperature: As temperatures begin to drop in late fall, squirrel activity increases greatly as they search for food to store for the winter. However, as with most animals, your best chances to hunt are during the hours of dawn and dusk. Time of Day: Squirrels are typically active all day, especially during the fall and spring months when they are more actively in search of food. Spring is also a busy time of year for squirrels as the come out of their dens in search of food. Squirrel movement decreases significantly in the winter months, with some squirrel species even hibernating during this time. Time of Year: The best time of year to hunt for squirrels is during the fall months when they are foraging for food.
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Because they can be easily spotted by predators during full moons, squirrel activity tends to decrease during times when the moon is larger in the sky. Solunar Calendar: Unlike larger animals, a full moon minimizes the movement of small animals like squirrels.

Generally speaking, squirrels will live anywhere where there is plentiful food and shelter from the threat of predators. Location: Squirrels live on almost every continent with the exception of Australia and Antarctica. Tree squirrels typically live in wooded areas, while ground squirrels live in burrows underground. Variables to Consider When Hunting Squirrels
