savagman Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Spent the weekend above Strawberry with my kids camping and squirrel hunting. Seems like the numbers are down, maybe due to two tough winters? Anyone have the same experience? The ones we did see ran before we got within 100 yards and didn't want to tree. Maybe older "educated" squirrels? We did manage enough for a good stew but certainly had to work harder than in past years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Spent the weekend above Strawberry with my kids camping and squirrel hunting. Seems like the numbers are down, maybe due to two tough winters? Anyone have the same experience? The ones we did see ran before we got within 100 yards and didn't want to tree. Maybe older "educated" squirrels? We did manage enough for a good stew but certainly had to work harder than in past years. We have squirrel feeders at our cabin in Greer and noticed a lot fewer squirrels this year, and nearly all were the smaller fox squirrels. We had only two Abert squirrels visit the feeders, and each time they were promptly run off by the more aggressive foxes. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRS Report post Posted October 13, 2011 We were up by Greens peak this last weekend and the areas with spruce and fir trees were loaded with the smaller red squirrels. If we were not elk hunting, we would have limited out every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Savagman: Was thinking of heading up there this weekend, probably within 5BS. Is this where you were looking for squirrels, or lower down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savagman Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Savagman: Was thinking of heading up there this weekend, probably within 5BS. Is this where you were looking for squirrels, or lower down? Lower down in 5A - we were camped off FR149. Saw Aberts in the area but fairly spread out. A real nice bull in the area though - had fun one evening following him and his harem. He was screaming and a smaller bull was following on their heels and talking back a bit. Love to be in the woods during the rut. Planned to check out north of the Lake Mary Road but never made it up there. Good luck - let me know if you find it any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Payson area seems lower thanusual. Just the two that followed me turkey hunting. They almost got the turkey load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted October 13, 2011 3C had squierls all over the place. Seemed like we seen Aberts about every 100 yards just driving down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues krazy Report post Posted October 13, 2011 3C had squierls all over the place. Seemed like we seen Aberts about every 100 yards just driving down the road. Same thing across the road in 4b. I was amazed at all the squirrels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Didnt see many at all in 23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Have you ever tried the squirrel call? Here squirrel...boom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sadb Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Bunches around the "lake" just past Crown King.My sister has 'em falling all over themselves in Overgaard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Was up in 3C last weekend. Didn't see nearly as many Aberts as when my wife and I were there for the turkey season. Fall break and a junior elk hunt contributed to the squirrels holing up for the weekend. Did manage to kill a couple but hoped to limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deaddog250 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 tons of squirrels in 3c and 4a/4b took the kid out sat got 7 and another friend wed. got 9 most of them were chowin on acorns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az41mag Report post Posted October 21, 2011 I was able to find some squirrels in 3c two weeks ago, but there were no where near as many as in years past. I wonder if the weather conditions this year affected the squirrel populations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
