Most people picture squirrels munching on nuts and seeds, right? But it turns out, they sometimes go after small mammals too. Wildlife researchers in Briones Regional Park, California, actually watched ground squirrels hunt, kill, and eat voles—not just once, but enough times to call it a pattern. When prey gets plentiful, squirrels can get surprisingly…
You’ll see most squirrel nest building happen in two big bursts each year. There’s a spring rush to get ready for babies, and then a busy fall scramble as they prep for winter. Squirrels mostly build nests in spring to raise their young, then again in fall to toughen up their homes for the cold….
Georgia’s squirrel season usually runs from August 15 through February 28, with a daily bag limit of 12. Some public lands set extra restrictions, so you’ll want to double-check before heading out. Knowing the season dates and bag limits keeps you legal and helps you get the most out of your time outdoors. You’ll find…
You can dive straight into the chaos—Squirrel with a Gun hit PC first on August 29, 2024, then landed on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S by October 15, 2024. So yeah, you can grab it right now on modern consoles and PC. I’ll lay out where to find each version and what to expect….
Squirrels tend to give birth in spring. Most species have their first litters from late winter to early spring, and sometimes a second litter shows up in mid-summer. If you’re hoping to spot baby squirrels in your yard, keep an eye out for births between February and April, plus another round in July or August….
You can only take action when the law and safety allow it, and honestly, the rules can get confusing—they change from state to state and depend on your situation. If squirrels are wrecking your property and the law in your area says it’s okay, you might be able to remove or kill them. But you’ll…
You might be surprised to learn that squirrels first showed up tens of millions of years ago. They started out in ancient North America and gradually made their way to other continents. Squirrel ancestors pop up in the fossil record as far back as the Late Eocene, about 40 million years ago. Over time, they…
Ever wondered if squirrels really sleep through the winter? Most tree squirrels don’t hibernate, but some ground squirrels do. Many tree species just take short naps—torpor—or stay active when the weather isn’t too harsh. I’ll help you figure out which squirrel you’re spotting, and what they’re up to when it gets cold. Depending on where…
You can shoot squirrels only when your local laws, hunting seasons, and safety rules actually allow it. Usually, that means waiting for the official hunting season or having a nuisance permit—never where firing a gun or airgun is banned. Check your state and local rules first, and always follow safety and permit requirements before doing…
Most squirrel hunting in New York happens during the state’s small game seasons, which usually stretch from early fall into winter. Before you head out, check the exact dates and bag limits for your Wildlife Management Unit, and make sure you’ve got the right hunting license. You’ll find out which squirrel species you can hunt,…