There are a lot of ways to hunt squirrels. One of the most overlooked methods is with dogs.
Normally reserved for predator hunting, the use of dogs is a great way to hunt bushytails. If you’re not sure where to begin, Field & Stream can help.
Squirrel hunting with dogs has all the excitement of old-time coon hunting, but it’s easily managed on public lands and smaller forest tracts. Below, three squirrel-dog breeders share their thoughts on the best dogs for treeing bushytails—and the best way to get a clear shot at a squirrel hiding in the tall timber.. [continued]
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