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Squirrel calls #7673510
09/17/22 04:09 PM
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Over there.
Work or waste of money?

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673519
09/17/22 04:33 PM
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I've never tried one.
Someone said there was a way to rub two quarters together and make a sound or something like that.

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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673522
09/17/22 04:41 PM
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This one sounds really good.have not tried it yet.

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673530
09/17/22 04:46 PM
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I've got one that has a rubber ball thing on the end works very well just walk in where you know there's squirrels sit for a few min and give it a couple shakes they all start barking

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673540
09/17/22 05:05 PM
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SW 92 Mr. Squirrel Whistle

Works great. It imitates a baby squirrel which brings the adults running.

WS

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673548
09/17/22 05:30 PM
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Circle a plastic poker chip with your thumb and fore finger, and scratch the ridges with a nail or a key, sounds like a squirrel cutting walnuts., or, make a smoochy sound with your lips thru your circled thumb and forefinger, any sound a squirrel makes can be duplicated with practice. You can change the pitch or sound by using your other fingers.


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Whopper Stopper] #7673550
09/17/22 05:33 PM
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X2 mr.squirrel

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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673568
09/17/22 06:07 PM
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Yes, they work, but you have to have good ear to hear the sqr. barking back.


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673572
09/17/22 06:23 PM
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I just "kiss" or suck on the back of my hand and can mimic a squirrel bark perfectly.Also works for calling in fox and coyotes if you draw it out a bit like a rabbit squeal.Also its FREE. smile


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673582
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You American’s are serious about squirrels eh! Lol


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673616
09/17/22 07:45 PM
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In my area there is Two squirrel varieties .
Fox and the smaller Grey/ Black squirrels.
Both have their own vocal styles.
So I have two styles on my lanyard when I stalk them.
Definite plus for me.

Using my dog now so not much use in carrying any calls.


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673628
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I won’t go without one……. Don’t always use it and they don’t always work. But it is a tool that can work and sometimes works. !!! Lol

I’ve even had coyotes run straight at me twice when using a call.

Mine is a “ bellows “ call….. lightly pound the bottom and it produces a great squirrel sound.


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Dillrod] #7673657
09/17/22 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dillrod
In my area there is Two squirrel varieties .
Fox and the smaller Grey/ Black squirrels.
Both have their own vocal styles.
So I have two styles on my lanyard when I stalk them.
Definite plus for me.

Using my dog now so not much use in carrying any calls.




I hunt squirrels in my own backyard…definitely two different varieties…dead and alive. Both have their own vocals for sure. One you can hear and one you can’t! Also, one cleans out the bird feeder and one doesn’t!

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673692
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Two quarters works too.
Jim


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673701
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I wouldnt go squirrel hunting without a proper squirrel call or a mountainfiest dog. The difference with the call compared to without is night and day. On average you could limit out for the day on squirrel with the call, vs 1-5 without the call.

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673703
09/17/22 10:25 PM
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If you have to use a call, you may not have squirrels, lol. I believe we could shoot 10 a day for every day of the season and still not have a shortage. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been squirrel hunting and not seen squirrels, much less had to call to them.
Maybe I’m missing something, what’s the call used for?

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Jurassic Park] #7673707
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Originally Posted by Jurassic Park
You American’s are serious about squirrels eh! Lol

Certainly,,,Squirrel is one of the major food groups !! smile


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Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Flicker Shad] #7673718
09/17/22 10:55 PM
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Biggest advantage to a call is getting a squirrel to look around the tree trunk if he is hiding on the back side. It will also let you know if any are around when they answer the call.

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: JTfromWV] #7673730
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Originally Posted by JTfromWV
Biggest advantage to a call is getting a squirrel to look around the tree trunk if he is hiding on the back side. It will also let you know if any are around when they answer the call.

Gotcha. We have tons of oaks and pecan trees down here. Squirrels are almost a nuisance.

Re: Squirrel calls [Re: Wanna Be] #7673754
09/18/22 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be

Maybe I’m missing something, what’s the call used for?

Makes them reveal their location when the woods are thick.


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