Right when I get this could I go hunt squirrels?
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you really have to be very close to your targets, so i really don't know how close you can get. sorry i could not be of any help to you
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You could IF: It is legal to do so where you live. Without any practicing you are able to make a humane kill shot - doubtful.
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Hello Brian, First and foremost, make sure blowguns are a legal hunting method for squirrel in your state. Just because it is not prohibited does not make it legal--it must be specifically allowed, although it may be include-able under any allowances made for airguns. Second, you need to be a very, VERY good shot with a blowgun before you should even consider hunting with it (apologies for the capitals--but I cannot emphasize this point enough). You should be able to hit the bull's-eye of an official blowgun target with nearly every shot at the range you intend to hunt (search "United States Blowgun Association" for free official target graphic). Even if you can do this, your range should be limited to 20 yards at the very most, 10-15 yards is better. Finally, be aware that for squirrel-sized game there are NO commercially available blowgun darts--despite anything you may read elsewhere. Even a heavy wire blowgun dart like the Mini Broad Head does very little tissue damage, even if it penetrates deeply. You need to think in terms of bowhunting, not rifle hunting. Most truly experienced hunters modify a dart similar to the Bamboo Dart with a #2 Exacto blade broad head. The cutting blade will do enough tissue damage to humanely take a squirrel, but again your shot placement must be very precise in the vital area--again, just like bowhunting. Apologies if I am discouraging you, but I cannot stress enough that blowgun hunters, even more than most hunters due to their weapon limitations, must shoot responsibly and humanely. Having said all that, know that I have hunted with blowguns on two continents and that if you do wish to use a blowgun for hunting, this one is an excellent choice as long as you have the lung power to shoot a "Big Bore" and the accuracy needed to make a humane shot.
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Yes you can. These night vision infrared stealth binoculars are lots of fun, my boyfriend used them for deer hunting and said the were cool. But their not high quility, they are a toy. Don't expect too much from them. Have fun!
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If you are hunting rats or feral game, yes, it is useable. However, check with your state on regulations as to hunting with automatic weapons as such.
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Oh yes !! It will even detect squirrels and other wildlife, so placement of the sensing unit is important or you'll get a number of false alarms. I should also say I live in a very rural area, so wildlife may not be a problem for most people.
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I find using sunflower seeds works well. I would dig a small hole under the trap and put the seeds there otherwise the first squirrel cleans out the bait...if he can't get to all the bait, it'll hopefully catch more than one for you. Also know they get angry when captured and the trap moves around a lot. It'll ruin grass under it so I encourage placing it on dirt or in area where grass isn't a concern.
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This is a powerful gun and requires cartridges. It would not kill a squirrel but injure it and cause pain unless you hit in the head or an organ which would be very difficult to do. The squirrel must have a food source. Remove the food source and it shouldn't bother you any more. If you are feeding birds get a squirrel free feeder and watch the entertainment of squirrels trying to get in it.
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Using the economical 7/16 to 1/2 inch glass marbles will make them hurt and run off. After you get accurate shooting with glass then switch to the steel and a head shot will kill them. Squirrels "migrate" so the batch you see now may be a different batch (or almost none for awhile) in a short time. Don't know if you live in a city or not, but check your local ordinances against sling shots, pellet rifles, BB rifles etc.
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Simply, no. the trigger mechanism is very hard to engage without it setting itself off. It relies on friction between two small metal surfaces and it is very much like trying to remove one of the last of the "pick up sticks" - just when you think you got it - bang! Suggest that you get one of the larger one door versions. That is what I did. They have a flip back handle that is as easy to use as it sounds. I have caught racoons, possum, many squirrels, etc. just have to use the right bait.
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You sure can! In fact, this is the...err...pistol? carbine? that I recommend to friends who can't afford the Marauder rifle. If you're hunting squirrels at 30 yards, you'll want to invest in a good scope, though. The gun can do it, and you can do it, but you'll want something like a 3-9x40 scope on it with an adjustable objective. Check out Leapers' compact "Bugbuster" line, also sold on amazon. These scopes work particularly well with the Marauder Pistol given that you can use them while the gun is set up both as a pistol and as a carbine.
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How good of a shot are you? While I don't use mine for hunting I think at that range, with a new c02 cartridge on a warm day and a well placed head shot you might send the squirrel to heaven or at least stun it enough to get close enough to finish it off. Be careful, squirrels are tough critters and have big sharp teeth. I knew a guy years ago who lost part of a finger to a squirrel he "knocked out" with a .22lr.PC
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Squirrels and rabbits yes. Bobcat, I do not think so and I would not want to try it to find out. Better off with at least a 22.
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That would work and poison bait is what I used to use. Switched to traps because of the high cost of the bait and that I didn't like the idea of the dead ones laying around. Were I used to have hundreds of squirrels 2 years ago I now only occasionally have one. The breeders are gone
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Idk bout bow hunting but I would advise getting this rangefinder for that purpose get something more advance, it will worth it in the end truth me
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Wow, what kind of person shoots squirrels? That's horrible and you should be ashamed of yourself. How about putting it in a place squirrels can't get to or use a baffle.
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I suppose you could...It's in pellet form but I think it's best to use a feeder to keep it dry and control the amount you are using.I have two setup using the Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait stations. I killed off the Ground Squirrels a long time ago but continueto use it to control the Voles here (Nevada)...
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I'd guess it would be fine for either. My husband and son got it for deer hunting (gun). They spent a great deal of time sitting inside watching the squirrels play inches from the window. :)
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You know, I feel that the best thing to do is to hire the band Ylvis and ask them to sing "what does the fox say?". The grey squirrels will want to chop themselves into bits after they hear the songs, and you will be squirrel free.