So, let’s be honest—finding actual squirrel milk just isn’t realistic or ethical. You won’t find natural squirrel milk on store shelves, but you can get special milk replacers from vets, wildlife rehabbers, or even some online shops if you’re trying to help an orphaned baby squirrel. If you’ve come across a baby squirrel or just…
You’ll usually spot squirrels during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. That’s when they dart around, searching for food with those twitchy tails. Squirrels (family Sciuridae) are diurnal, so they eat mostly during daylight hours, not at night. As the seasons shift, their feeding habits change too. In spring and fall,…
Don’t eat a squirrel if it looks sick, comes from a polluted or city area, or if you took it outside of legal hunting seasons. If you notice odd behavior, know it’s from a toxic spot, or realize it’s protected by law, just skip it. That’s really about keeping yourself safe—and avoiding unnecessary trouble. You’ll…
Squirrel season in Ohio kicks off on September 1 and runs through January 31. That includes red, gray, black, and fox squirrels. Circle September 1 on your calendar if you don’t want to miss opening day. You can hunt daily from half an hour before sunrise until sunset. If you want to hunt legally and…
You can grab Squirrel Nut Butter online from the brand’s own shop or from big retailers. Outdoor stores and some big-box shops stock it too. If you want it fast, order from the official Squirrel’s Nut Butter store or major sites like Amazon, REI, or Walmart. Want to buy in person? Check outdoor and running…
If you’re after steady action, plan your hunt for early morning or late afternoon. Squirrels get the most active during these times, moving around to feed and travel. Hunting at dawn and dusk in the fall—when they’re busy gathering and stashing food—really gives you the best shot at seeing and taking a squirrel. You’ll see…
Looking for squirrel meat in your area? Start with local specialty butchers, farmers’ markets, or even online game-meat shops that ship frozen. You might spot squirrel meat through local hunters, specialty stores, or online retailers selling wild game. Not sure where to begin? I’ll walk you through finding sellers, what rules you need to keep…
Squirrel season kicks off across Pennsylvania on September 13 and runs through November 28. After that, it reopens from December 15–24 and again from December 26 through February 28, 2026. You’re allowed to harvest up to six squirrels a day (with an 18-squirrel possession limit) during the regular season. Special junior seasons pop up on…
You can hunt squirrels in Arkansas from May 15 through February 28. The daily bag limit is 12, and you can possess up to 48 squirrels at a time. With such a long season, you get plenty of chances—spring, summer, fall, and winter. Pick your outings based on nut crops and, honestly, the weather you…
You can usually kick off squirrel season in early September across much of the country, but the exact dates and rules? Well, they’re all over the map. Double-check your state’s official season dates and bag limits before you grab your gear — Ohio, for instance, starts up September 1 and wraps up January 31 for…