You’ll spot squirrels most often in the early morning and late afternoon. They don’t really stick to a strict bedtime like humans do. Squirrels stay active during the day, sleeping in short bursts and napping between quick bouts of foraging and play. If you know this, you can usually guess when they’ll dart past your…
You’ll spot baby squirrels mostly after two main breeding seasons: one in late winter to spring and another in mid-summer. Most tree squirrels actually breed twice a year, so if you notice nests getting rebuilt or squirrels acting extra wild in early spring or mid-summer, there are probably kits on the way. So what drives…
You can celebrate Squirrel Day every year on January 21. Squirrel Appreciation Day happens on January 21 and honestly, it’s a fun excuse to notice the squirrels hanging around your neighborhood. Curious about how this quirky day started or why people care? You’re in the right place. I’ll share the backstory, what the day means,…
You’ll spot more chasing, squawking, and fluttering in spring—squirrel romance gets loud. Many species also mate again in summer. Most tree squirrels breed once or twice a year. You’ll see peak activity in late winter to spring, and often again in early summer. If you’ve ever wondered why squirrels act bolder and noisier, this article…
Squirrels tend to have babies in spring and again in summer, though it depends on the species and where you live. Most tree squirrels give birth about 38–46 days after mating, so you’ll often spot new kits in early spring and sometimes see a second litter in mid-summer. If you’re curious about where they nest,…
You can trace squirrels back about 34–40 million years, when squirrel-like creatures first showed up in the fossil record. Scientists discovered fossils from the Eocene that reveal ancestors of modern squirrels lived in North America. Over millions of years, they spread to other continents. Curious how researchers found those fossils? Want to know what they…
You can usually hunt squirrels from early fall through late winter, but the exact dates and bag limits depend on your state—so check your local regulations before heading out. Most states kick off squirrel season in September and wrap up between February and March, with daily bag limits often landing somewhere between 5 and 12…
Squirrel season in Pennsylvania kicks off in mid-September. The season stretches through late fall and into winter, but the exact dates depend on what the Pennsylvania Game Commission sets for that year. If you want the official 2025–26 dates, go straight to the season calendar. It’ll tell you exactly when hunting opens, pauses, and closes….
It might surprise you just how far back squirrels go. Squirrel-like animals show up in the fossil record around the Eocene epoch, somewhere between 34 and 50 million years ago. Later fossils reveal how they spread out and diversified across continents. That simple fact sets the stage for a closer look at where they first…
You can hunt squirrels in Missouri all the way through mid-February. Squirrel season in Missouri ends on February 15, so it’s smart to plan your trips, double-check the limits, and make sure your permits and gear are all set before heading out. If you want to squeeze in one last hunt or start thinking about…