Public land for squirrel in central Maryland

on_the_rox · October 24th, 2009, 10:03 AM

I have started hunting tree rats this year and am testing some of the public hunting areas in Cecil county. I live in Baltimore county. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good public hunting spots for squirrels. Thanks.

I am new to the forum and have mainly been hanging out enjoying everyones posts.

PresentArms · October 24th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Welcome

Check the DNR link

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/allwmabyregion.asp

on_the_rox · October 24th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Yeah, I have been all over the DNR website. I was hoping maybe someone with some experience in these areas could point me to a good one close to home. So far I have tried Ell Forest, and Wech Point in Cecil county. Thanks.

treadhead88 · October 24th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Welcome to the show !!

FloydofOz · November 4th, 2009, 12:58 PM

I shot 4 squirrels in Patuxent River WMA last year.

tttongli · November 4th, 2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FloydofOz

I shot 4 squirrels in Patuxent River WMA last year.

with what? 22 or shotgun?

Adams74Chevy · November 4th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Frederick City watershed is a good place to go

woolybooger · November 4th, 2009, 08:00 PM

I agree to the frederick watershed area. I may be going there this weekend myself.

BenL · November 5th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Towson University campus. Just kick a trashcan- 15 will come flying out.

Do you guys eat what you shoot, or just consider it "varmint hunting"?

Todd v. · November 5th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Tree rats are yummy.....

Adams74Chevy · November 5th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenL

Towson University campus. Just kick a trashcan- 15 will come flying out.

Do you guys eat what you shoot, or just consider it "varmint hunting"?

Kill it & Grill it.

on_the_rox · November 5th, 2009, 06:51 PM

I made tree rat pot pie a few weeks ago with my loot and took it to work. I got a dozen people to eat it and all of them loved it. Does not taste like chicken!

Tractor Boy · November 8th, 2009, 09:13 PM

I kill it, clean it, cook it and eat it! I shot a few yesterday, not very big this year tho

Markp · November 8th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tttongli

with what? 22 or shotgun?

LOL, I want to hear him say .375 H&H

Squirrel vaporizer

Mark

Tractor Boy · November 8th, 2009, 10:08 PM

.22 Magnum will ruin one too........... but I have used a .30-06 to kill squirrels

Adams74Chevy · November 9th, 2009, 05:02 PM

My dad usually uses .410 and a Jack Russell.

FloydofOz · November 18th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tttongli

with what? 22 or shotgun?

I used a 12 guage with some bird shot. I don't remember exactly what I used--I was also up there hunting doves so 2 or 3 probably. You can't hunt with rifles in Maryland except for in the mountain counties.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenL

Towson University campus. Just kick a trashcan- 15 will come flying out.

Do you guys eat what you shoot, or just consider it "varmint hunting"?

Of course I ate them!

I personally wouldn't kill anything I didn't intend to eat or otherwise use. I honey brined them and then grilled. Very tasty!

The pie idea sounds great. Maybe I'll try that next time.

October 24th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#1
on_the_rox Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: White Marsh, MD Posts: 112	Public land for squirrel in central Maryland I have started hunting tree rats this year and am testing some of the public hunting areas in Cecil county. I live in Baltimore county. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good public hunting spots for squirrels. Thanks. I am new to the forum and have mainly been hanging out enjoying everyones posts.

October 24th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#2
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November 5th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#9
BenL John Galt Speaking. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,247	Towson University campus. Just kick a trashcan- 15 will come flying out. Do you guys eat what you shoot, or just consider it "varmint hunting"? __________________ "As the 21st century began, human evolution was at a turning point. Natural selection, the process by which the strongest, the smartest, the fastest, reproduced in greater numbers than the rest, a process which had once favored the noblest traits of man, now began to favor different traits. ...as time went on, things seemed to be heading in the opposite direction. Natural selection began to simply reward those who reproduced the most, and left the intelligent to become an endangered species."

October 24th, 2009, 10:51 AM	#3
on_the_rox Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: White Marsh, MD Posts: 112	Yeah, I have been all over the DNR website. I was hoping maybe someone with some experience in these areas could point me to a good one close to home. So far I have tried Ell Forest, and Wech Point in Cecil county. Thanks.

November 4th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#8
woolybooger Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex MD Posts: 3	I agree to the frederick watershed area. I may be going there this weekend myself.

November 5th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#10
Todd v. Militant Troll Patrol Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Severna Park Posts: 5,564	Tree rats are yummy..... __________________ *"Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it; and this I know, my lords, that where laws end, tyranny begins."* William Pitt Got preps? www.mdpreparedness.com

November 5th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#12
on_the_rox Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: White Marsh, MD Posts: 112	I made tree rat pot pie a few weeks ago with my loot and took it to work. I got a dozen people to eat it and all of them loved it. Does not taste like chicken!

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