Squirrel Hunting

Squirrel hunting is a great American pastime. Here are the tips and tactics you need for more success this squirrel season.

Latest in Squirrel Hunting

squirrel taxidermy

Squirrel Taxidermy: How to Mount a Squirrel With This Simply DIY Kit Squirrel Taxidermy: How to Mount a Squirrel With This Simply DIY Kit

A red squirrel in a tree in New Mexico.

State Officials Cancel Squirrel Hunting Event Amid Outrage from Anti-Hunters State Officials Cancel Squirrel Hunting Event Amid Outrage from Anti-Hunters

Hunting with the FX DRS Classic

FX DRS Classic Review: The Best Looking and Most Ergonomic Air Rifle on the Market FX DRS Classic Review: The Best Looking and Most Ergonomic Air Rifle on the Market

By Scott Einsmann

A small squirrel sits in a tree limb and nibbles on foods.

Squirrel Hunting Tips and Tactics Squirrel Hunting Tips and Tactics

By Johnny Carrol Sain

An air rifle sits behind a dropped squirrel.

The Best Air Rifles for Squirrels of 2025 The Best Air Rifles for Squirrels of 2025

The 10/22 is a popular rimfire.

The Best Squirrel Hunting Rifles The Best Squirrel Hunting Rifles

By Brodie Swisher

The Best Squirrel Calls of 2025

The Best Squirrel Calls of 2025 The Best Squirrel Calls of 2025

By Brodie Swisher

Laika's lock onto their quarry.

The Most Underrated Hunting Dog Breeds The Most Underrated Hunting Dog Breeds

By Jennifer Wapenski, By Joe Genzel

Shotguns and rifle are both capable squirrel guns.

Squirrel Hunting Firearm Showdown: Shotguns vs. Rimfire Rifles Squirrel Hunting Firearm Showdown: Shotguns vs. Rimfire Rifles

Find a legit squirrel dog breeder.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Training a Squirrel Dog The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Training a Squirrel Dog

The G2 was one of the first .410 semiautos to be put into production.

9 of the Best Sub-Gauge Shotguns for Squirrel Hunting 9 of the Best Sub-Gauge Shotguns for Squirrel Hunting

A fat fox squirrel, beside a traditional Bear bow.

The Case for Squirrel Hunting, and Why It’s Completely Underrated The Case for Squirrel Hunting, and Why It’s Completely Underrated

A squirrel hunting dog with front paws on the tree.

How to Get Started Hunting Squirrels With a Dog How to Get Started Hunting Squirrels With a Dog

squirrel skinning station

How to Skin and Cut Up a Squirrel in 9 Steps How to Skin and Cut Up a Squirrel in 9 Steps

By Jamie Carlson

squirrel hunting calls

4 Calls That Actually Work for Hunting Squirrels 4 Calls That Actually Work for Hunting Squirrels

By Jarrod Spilger

Rabbit and Squirrel Gumbo Rabbit and Squirrel Gumbo

By Jamie Carlson

How to Train Your Own Squirrel Dog Like a Pro, Plus 4 Breeds to Consider How to Train Your Own Squirrel Dog Like a Pro, Plus 4 Breeds to Consider

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Cur vs. Feist: How Pick Your Next Squirrel Dog

Cur vs. Feist: How Pick Your Next Squirrel Dog Cur vs. Feist: How Pick Your Next Squirrel Dog