Results from the January 22, 2017 Gray squirrel hunt

The first squirrel hunt of the season went well. The day started off foggy and it got very warm for January with temperatures getting into the fifties. This may have caused the squirrels to sleep in as most of the action was reported to be in the early afternoon.

  This also was the first point system scoring hunt. There were 15 teams entered  with  a total of 30 people of which three were youths.

Six teams entered a total of 22 squirrels with 16 head shots and 6 body shot. The following are the results:

First Place went to the team of Brian Barclay and Tyler Wodard with six squirrels (5 head shot and one body shot)  for a total of 11 points.

Second Place went to the team of Eric Riegel and Tom Grasek with six squirrels (4 head shot two body shot) for a total of 10 points.

Third Place went to the team of Dale and Luke Allen with four squirrels (all head shot) for a total of 8 points.

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails and will be sending them to Mepps lures after the final hunt of the season. The club provided chili, venison noodle bake and chips and dip. For anyone who showed up to have their squirrels scored.  A good time was had by all.

THE NEXT GRAY SQUIRREL HUNT is Scheduled for SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11th 2017. It will again be a two person team event but this time it will be by total weight and include a lunker squirrel category. We will also have a individual (no team)  rabbit category by total weight and a lunker rabbit category. Check back here for a posting of the rules and other information about the hunt.

Revised Grey squirrel hunt rules for the January 22nd hunt

 Revised Gray Squirrel Hunt Rules and general information using a point scoring system.

          Teams will register/pay a $20.00 per two person team entry fee prior to the actual hunt day. The club will cover the entry fee of $10.00 for any youth team member who is under the age of eighteen.

REGISTRATION: Can be done any time prior to each hunt but no later than the night before the hunt. Registration can be done in person on Friday nights at the club or by calling

Tom  607-869-3540, Scott  315-729-0049, Dale 315-651-1604

Teams with the 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd highest TOTAL POINT SCORES will win prizes.

Total point score is based on two people per team.

Each team member needs to be present in order for their squirrels to be scored. 

Each team member will be allowed to enter a maximum of six (6) gray squirrels for a maximum point score of 12 points.

The point score of each team member will be added together for the  TOTAL POINT SCORE for that team. Maximum 24 points.

If only one team member shows up at the scoring table then his or her point score will be the TOTAL POINT SCORE for that team. Maximum points 12.

Point system scoring.

2 points for a head shot with the neck counting as a head shot.

1 point for any other hit on the body.

½ point for more than one bullet hole.

NOTE:  Each shotgun pellet hole counts as a bullet hole.  So if more than one pellet hits the squirrel it counts as more than one bullet hole.  ½ point.

Ties will be broken by the amount of  head shots. Team with the most head shots wins the tie breaker.

Any rim fire caliber can be used.

Pellet/air guns are allowed.

Shotguns can be used but see NOTE above.

No center fire calibers.

No red squirrels.  No frozen squirrels.  No road kills. Only squirrels taken on the day of the hunt can be entered.

Anyone with a NYS small game hunting license can participate; all NYS small game hunting regulations must be observed.

Each team member will be required to show their small game hunting license prior to their squirrels being scored.

Hunting ends at 3:00 P.M. you must be at the club by then. Club will be open from 12 noon and food will be provided and liquid refreshments are available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded. 

Questions on point system squirrel hunt

Yes, pellet /air guns are allowed.

Only gray squirrels can be entered. No red squirrels.

Yes, the black color variation of a Gray squirrel can be entered.

Only squirrels shot on the day of the hunt (January 22nd 2017) can be entered.

If only one team member is present then only six squirrels can be entered and scored.

The First squirrel hunt of 2017

The First squirrel hunt is scheduled for Sunday January 22nd, 2017 and how we will run the event has changed. Be sure to read all the hunt rules so that you and your team member understand the changes from past hunts.

Gray Squirrel Hunt Rules and general information using a point scoring system.

          Teams will register/pay a $20.00 per two person team entry fee prior to the actual hunt day. The club will cover the entry fee of $10.00 for any youth team member who is under the age of eighteen.

REGISTRATION: Can be done any time prior to each hunt but no later than the night before the hunt. Registration can be done in person on Friday nights at the club or by calling

Tom   315-835-5502, Scott  315-729-0049, Dale 315-651-1604

Teams with the 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd highest point scores will win prizes.

Total score is based on two people per team.

Both team members must be present in order for their squirrels to be scored. 

Teams will be allowed to enter a maximum of 12 gray squirrels. Max points 24.

Point system scoring.

2 points for a head shot with the neck counting as a head shot.

1 point for any other hit on the body.

½ point for more than one bullet hole.

NOTE:  Each shotgun pellet hole counts as a bullet hole.  So if more than one pellet hits the squirrel it counts as more than one bullet hole.  ½ point.

Ties will be broken by the amount of  head shots. Team with the most head shots wins the tie breaker.

Any rim fire caliber can be used.

Shotguns can be used but. Each shotgun pellet hole counts as a bullet hole.  So if more than one pellet hits the squirrel it counts as more than one bullet hole.  ½ point.

No center fire calibers.

 No frozen squirrels. No road kills.

Anyone with a NYS small game hunting license can participate; all NYS small game hunting regulations must be observed.

Both team members will be required to show their small game hunting license prior to their squirrels being scored.

Hunting ends at 3:00 P.M. you must be at the club by then.

Club will be open from 12 noon 

Food will be provided and liquid refreshments will be available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded.