Duck Season! Wabbit Season!

Did you know that there is a squirrel-hunting season? In talking with a fellow Scout leader today I learned that there is a squirrel season and not only that, you have to have a hunting license to legally hunt them! Who would have thought that sitting on your back porch, luring squirrels with food and then shooting at them would be illegal unless armed with your $28 Combo hunting license?! ;) Here is a little information for those who want a more through knowledge on this subject (taken from the TWRA News/ Press Releases)

08/03/2006 ~ SQUIRREL SEASONS OPENS AUGUST 26

Tennessee’s hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels opens on Saturday, August 26, 2006 according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The season continues through February 28, 2007 with a daily bag limit of 10.

The hunting season for squirrels is one of the longest fall seasons and one of the most underutilized. All that is needed to hunt squirrels is a $28 combination hunting license. This is a small price to pay for months of enjoyment and relaxation.

Two of the most productive ways to hunt squirrels are still-hunting (slowly walking through the woods watching for squirrels) and stand-hunting (sitting near food trees). Squirrel hunting with dogs has been gaining popularity in recent years. The best hunting with dogs generally occurs from November through February after the trees shed their leaves.

Squirrels are abundant in most areas where patches of woods are available. Excellent squirrel hunting can be found on many of TWRA’s wildlife management areas.

Squirrel hunting is one of the best ways to introduce a young hunter to the outdoors and squirrels are known for their excellent table fare. Most recipe books have a variety of recipes for squirrel, with fried squirrel and squirrel and dumplings being two traditional southern favorites.

For more information on Tennessee hunting seasons go online at www.tnwildlife.org