Final Squirrell/rabbit hunt results are in

The final squirrel hunt of the season took place Saturday February 24, 2024. It was a sunny day but it was cold with temperatures ranging from 15 to 22 degrees. It was also windy wind chill at times was in the single digits.

There were 7 teams (14 people) signed up, with one being a youth. Ten people brought in 34 squirrels to be scored. Two of those squirrels were black. Four people got their bag limit of six. Two teams got their limit of 12 squirrels. There were 29 head shot and 5 body shot. Watercolor squirrel note cards were given along with the prizes. The following are the results:

First place team was Phil  and Kevin Jensen with 12 squirrels all head shots 24 points. This is the first time a team has managed to score 24 points.

Second place team was Rich Ridley and Lee Earp with 12 squirrels ten head shot and two body shot 22 points.

Lunker squirrel went to Rich Ridley with a 1.60 pound squirrel.

 

Youth Kent Martin 2 points.

 

No one entered the rabbit category.

 

The club was collecting the squirrel tails and will be sending about 155 squirrel tails to Mepps Lures. Who knows maybe someday you may be fishing with a lure that has squirrel tail hair from a Kuneytown squirrel hunt.

The club game dinner is scheduled for Saturday March 23, 2024 and squirrel will be on the menu.  Cost is $20.00 and includes a chance at winning a $500 Bass pro gift card.