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Piney squirrel problem #6601787
08/24/19 04:03 AM
08/24/19 04:03 AM
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I have one ,possibly two piney squirrels in my shed. I have had them before but within a day or two have trapped them. This guy I guess does not like corn, peanuts or sunflower seeds , as my traps have been untouched for two weeks. I watch him scamper right by them both inside the shed and outside. I have both small live traps and victor rat traps, both have always worked before. I'm out of ideas, next step is either poison or sit out there all day with a .410. Any advice ? -thanks

Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6601904
08/24/19 09:49 AM
08/24/19 09:49 AM
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La Crosse, WI
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Them little buggers can be persistent. If they won't take bait I usually just put the trap where they have to cross it in their travel. Maybe run them threw a 110 Blind side them..If you know where their coming in put some sheet tin or hard ware cloth over it. I've also air gunned a lot of them.

Mac


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Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6601907
08/24/19 09:51 AM
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I use LT's Black walnut bait first and usually get them all wit that.
They will get nailed with a open ended (both ends) box tunnel with "rat strength" glue board inside. Mount the tunnel box up off the ground.


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Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6601962
08/24/19 11:17 AM
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Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6601990
08/24/19 12:01 PM
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if theres an open area that they cross a piece of firewood on end with a #1 jump on it will work


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Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6602070
08/24/19 01:57 PM
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Asheville, NC
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#7 1/2 shot should work.

Re: Piney squirrel problem [Re: kyron4] #6602074
08/24/19 02:03 PM
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22 shot she'll don't tear up much but will kill.

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