An entire web page for squirrel? Yup. Squirrel hunting is underrated on the west coast compared to the east where squirrels get the attention they deserve. We target the Western Gray Squirrel. These big-meaty squirrels are excellent when fried like chicken wings or made into cream-of-squirrel soup, or?
There is no better hunt for introducing a new hunter to the sport. It’s peaceful underneath towering autumn oaks while listening and looking for squirrels above.
We hunt squirrels on private ranches and public forestland. There are thousands of acres of squirrel habitat available to us. We are on the ground nearly daily and know where dense pockets of squirrels live their lives virtually undisturbed.
We are on the ground nearly daily and know where dense pockets of squirrels live their lives virtually undisturbed.
The methods we use to hunt squirrels is to walk the woods quietly while scanning about, often seeing them jump from tree to tree. Or to sit down underneath a decadent oak and wait for the squirrels to lose caution and show themselves. We prefer to head shoot the squirrels with a rimfire rifle. Shotguns are equally as effective, but more damaging to the meat.
Most frequently combined with hunts for other species, including mountain quail, valley quail, band-tailed pigeon, sooty grouse, ruffed grouse, dove, or rabbit.
2024-25 General Season: September 14 – January 26
Daily bag limit: 4 tree squirrels
Rates – Western Gray Squirrel Hunts
The rate chart for squirrel is below. Price includes food and lodging accommodations. The group may choose to provide their own lodging at a reduced price. These are some common trip lengths, as we offer trips of nearly any duration.
| 1 day 0 night | 1 day 1 night | 1 day 2 nights | 2 day 2 nights | 2 day 3 nights | 3 day 3 nights | 3 day 4 nights | 4 day 4 nights |
| $500 | $700 | $900 | $1,400 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,800 |
Rates are per person.
Extra nights = $200
Extra days = $500
For combination hunts you should have a focus species in mind. The rate is the price for the species that cost the most to hunt. Upland game and predator hunts are the same price.
Inclusions
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field.
- Deli-style lunch.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Breakfast and dinner for all inclusive hunts.
- Lodging for paid nights – sleeping arrangements vary by hunt type and guest preferences.
- Field care (skinning and gutting).
Exclusions
- Hunting license.
- Personnel effects, daypack/vest, and clothing. Gear list will be provided. If you do need something let us know and we can usually work with you.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Only non-toxic ammunition allowed.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care.
- Taxidermy services.
Give us a call if you’re one of the few diehard squirrel hunters like us.
