Why Red Oaks Beat White Oaks in My Hunts? 🤔
When I first started squirrel hunting, I quickly learned that the “one-size-fits-all” advice online doesn’t always hold up. In my area, squirrels actually prefer red oaks over white oaks—probably because the wet winters break down the tannins faster. Over the years, I’ve picked up a few strategies that work for me:
🌳 Walk slowly and silently—silence matters more than depth in the woods
⏳ Move spots if you don’t see action within 20 minutes
🍂 Look for signs like cut nuts, nests, or well-used perches
For me, diverse forage areas (red oaks, hickories, walnuts, pines) in wet bottomland have always been the most productive. Every season feels like solving a new puzzle, and that’s what keeps it interesting.
What’s been your most surprising squirrel-hunting lesson?
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