I am a squirrel hunter who uses a vest (I know it is heresy to use a vest for squirrels) to put the squirrels in when they make the mistake of standing still for too long. Every time I come in from a successful hunt I wash in cold water the vest and then either dry in the dryer, if I am in a hurry to get back out, or let it air dry. Do any of you who use a vest for any kind of game wash it out this frequently or do you just let it go to add a more natural scent? Before anyone asks no I don't just carry the squirrels or use a pin because of wanting to keep my hands free and the density of the woods I hunt in. See first post.
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I am a squirrel hunter who uses a vest (I know it is heresy to use a vest for squirrels) to put the squirrels in when they make the mistake of standing still for too long. Every time I come in from a successful hunt I wash in cold water the vest and
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I always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.Attached Files
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostI always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostI always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.
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My dad taught me how to cut a "squirrel stick". I don't know if that is a traditional southern method of carrying squirrels, or if it was just his. I still use it today when I feel nostalgic and taught my boys how to make one too. You take a good sapling that has a strong y branch near the top. Cut the trunk about a foot above the y and about an inch below. Cut the y off about two inches from the trunk and sharpen it. Cut through the skin of the squirrel between the heel and the tendon on the back leg and slide onto the sharpened branch. And...you have a squirrel stick with the trunk as the handle. A vest is much easier and more convenient, but if you want to make a young kid's day, make one of these and let them carry your squirrels around the timber with you.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostMy dad taught me how to cut a "squirrel stick". I don't know if that is a traditional southern method of carrying squirrels, or if it was just his. I still use it today when I feel nostalgic and taught my boys how to make one too. You take a good sapling that has a strong y branch near the top. Cut the trunk about a foot above the y and about an inch below. Cut the y off about two inches from the trunk and sharpen it. Cut through the skin of the squirrel between the heel and the tendon on the back leg and slide onto the sharpened branch. And...you have a squirrel stick with the trunk as the handle. A vest is much easier and more convenient, but if you want to make a young kid's day, make one of these and let them carry your squirrels around the timber with you.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostI always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostMy dad taught me how to cut a "squirrel stick". I don't know if that is a traditional southern method of carrying squirrels, or if it was just his. I still use it today when I feel nostalgic and taught my boys how to make one too. You take a good sapling that has a strong y branch near the top. Cut the trunk about a foot above the y and about an inch below. Cut the y off about two inches from the trunk and sharpen it. Cut through the skin of the squirrel between the heel and the tendon on the back leg and slide onto the sharpened branch. And...you have a squirrel stick with the trunk as the handle. A vest is much easier and more convenient, but if you want to make a young kid's day, make one of these and let them carry your squirrels around the timber with you.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostI always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.
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Originally posted by 4everAutumn View PostI always use a vest for small game, including squirrels. I also like to keep my hands as free as possible not only to be ready for a shot, but to be able to catch myself. I'm not the most graceful creature on the planet. If the vest gets too much blood in it, I'll generally rinse it out and just hang it to dry. It appears that we hunt in similar terrain. Here is a picture of my oldest son fetching a squirrel he shot earlier this fall in the timber we hunt.
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostI use a vest or sometimes a fish stringer. The vest and other hunting clothes I don't want to put in the machine I hang up in the shower and use the hand held spray to wash them down - no soap, just warm water.
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