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Title: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 06, 2007, 02:56:00 PM
I was just reminded that the new Spring squirrel season has started and we haven't done anything about planning a Trad Hunt.  What's everyone's schedules?
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Jack Guard on June 06, 2007, 03:00:00 PM
Wow, hold on there, i have been gone two years and there is a spring squirrel season ?  ok, so i am immagining the entire state is now beeing taken over by squirrels, my house is full of nutz, my family hostage.  Ok, sorry, i sometimes have an over active immagination.  fill me in guys ?
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 06, 2007, 03:03:00 PM
This is the first year it's been available and only on private land and select WMAs.  To quote VDGIF website:

June 2-23, 2007 (Only on specific wildlife management areas listed below):

Amelia, Big Survey, Briery Creek, Chickahominy, Dick Cross, Dismal Swamp, Fairystone (including Fairystone State Park and Philpott Reservoir), Goshen, Havens, Hog Island (Carlisle Tract only), Horsepen, James River, Pettigrew, Phelps, Powhatan, Thompson, Turkeycock Mountain, and White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Areas.

Fox squirrels may only be harvested on Big Survey, Goshen, Havens, Phelps and Thompson Wildlife Management Areas.
Hunting squirrels with dogs is not allowed during the June season.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Jack Guard on June 06, 2007, 03:10:00 PM
Wow, thats great !  Thanks for the info Chuck, i guess i am a little outta the loop these days.  I wont tell the wife, just what she wants to hear, that there is another season open.  Good luck, if i were there i would be right there with ya.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 06, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
I just checked with VDGIF and private property is included.  The wording is a little ambiguous since there's no mention of private property.  I had forgot about it until someone PM'ed me to see if we were still meeting.  I was taking the kids fishing last weekend so couldn't go anyways.  I've got a TON of squirrels (grey and fox) I'd like to thin out before deer season.  How long you staying in UK?  On post?
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Forester on June 06, 2007, 03:26:00 PM
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I've got a TON of squirrels (grey and fox) I'd like to thin out before deer season.
So just what are you suggesting Mr. Browder?

I had not realized that private property was open as well.  Is that state-wide?
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 06, 2007, 03:36:00 PM
Yep!  I was just telling BigRonHuntsALot that I was willing to have some guys shoot my squirrels if they want to take time out from STAR.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Forester on June 06, 2007, 03:49:00 PM
That sounds like a great idea!  You're breakin' my heart though...I was really excited when I heard about STAR and this makes it even better - but I will be out of state from Saturday a.m. 'til Sunday night for family obligations.

I hope you can get something going and you have a great time!
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: paleFace on June 06, 2007, 04:00:00 PM
any day but saturday's will work for me. maybe we can put something together during the week....
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 06, 2007, 04:05:00 PM
If you were a little closer Paleface we could do an after work evening hunt.   :)
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: VA Bowbender on June 06, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
Do y'all want to try to do Powhattan WMA again?  I had a BLAST last time!  Maybe we can get the same group together again.

   (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/VASkwerlHunt2007GroupShot2.jpg)
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: UK Bowman on June 07, 2007, 06:32:00 AM
Scary looking bunch if you ask me   :eek:   I can take some time away from STAR to get together, maybe Sat Afternoon? (6/16) Or I can do central VA Sat 6/23.

Adam
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 07, 2007, 02:48:00 PM
I may even have some hot tea for you UK. LOL
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Tom on June 07, 2007, 03:24:00 PM
Methinks the man will take a cold one in this warm weather!!
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: paleFace on June 07, 2007, 05:05:00 PM
Talondale i can take any day off during the week, but my weekends are slammed this time of year with that dirty word work. i'm also headed up to MI for the Comptons Rendezvous next weekend. if you know a good spot to hunt after work one afternoon i can make the trip, it's only about a 3 hour drive from here.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 07, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
I'm saving the rest of my T.O. for our coming baby and a few days in deer season, so an evening hunt would be the only feasible choice.  If we go after STAR I'll let you know how well things go and maybe we can try a repeat during a weekday evening.  We've got lots of greys and fox squirrels.  Those fox types are pretty cagey though, it will be tough getting a shot on them.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: UK Bowman on June 07, 2007, 06:06:00 PM
Yep, Tea might be out of the question, cold refreshment might be a better course of action  :D  at this time of year, gotta stay hydrated!

Adam
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 10, 2007, 11:03:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: UK Bowman on June 11, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
What is the latest idea of location/date?
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Forester on June 11, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
I can't make it but I hope you guys get something going.  :archer:
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: paleFace on June 11, 2007, 10:08:00 PM
Duane you can slip away for an afternoon hunt can't you? any dates and times been confirmed yet, we are running out time here...
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Forester on June 11, 2007, 10:16:00 PM
Really wish I could Rob, Chuck is only one county north.  I am booked solid until July 5 and most of that is out of town, so I have to get all that work done in only 5 days this week.

Rally the gang and get after them - I've been seeing a lot of squirrels lately....
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: VA Bowbender on June 12, 2007, 09:45:00 AM
I can't make it now either.  I'm on my way this morning to take the Mrs. for a woman thing proceedure.  She'll be down and out for awhile.

Y'all have fun if'n all y'all go.

  :archer:
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 12, 2007, 09:56:00 AM
Hmmm, Adam, sounds like it may be just this weekend with you, and Ron, and I.  I had a big fox squirrel in the yard this morning as I went out the door for work.  I'll PM ya'll my cell phone # so we can firm things up.  We only have this week and next to do anything.  Still haven't heard a peep from Killie, nc recurveman, or string cutter.  Forester, we should try and meet up some time.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: UK Bowman on June 13, 2007, 06:53:00 AM
How about Tom? he will be at shoot.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: ZaneD on June 13, 2007, 08:20:00 AM
I'd love to go but i'm planning on going to the Dixie Bowmen shoot on saturday.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Talondale on June 13, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
Yeah, Tom is more than welcome to come.  The more the merrier.
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: String Cutter on June 13, 2007, 11:42:00 PM
Sure wish I could make it. But now I'm a single Dad, I ain't even had time to shoot at all.
Might bring my little one to Dixie though since it's 10 minutes from the house and do some walkin' around. Be nice to see some of you guys...
Title: Re: Virginia Squirrel Hunt
Post by: Tom on June 14, 2007, 06:02:00 AM
I'd like to hunt but am just in Roanoke for the day- and you know Va. for Sunday hunting(insert a bad word here). Hope you have a good time. Shot a squirrel the other day and it was pretty bumpy-warbles??? Hope to be at the shoot around 9am-see y'all then.