RESULTS from the FIRST gray squirrel/rabbit hunt are in.

The first squirrel/rabbit hunt of the season took place Saturday January 21, 2023. It was overcast with some rain and sleet. Temperatures ranging from 30 to 34 degrees. There was light coating of snow on the ground, and lots of standing water. There has been over 3 inches of rain this month.

There were 13 people signed up with one being a youth. Eight people brought in 42 squirrels to be weighed in. The following are the results:

First place Harold Trickler with six squirrels 8.57 pounds.

Second place Phil Jensen with six squirrels 8.38 pounds.

Smallest squirrel was a Tie between Scott Ridley and Eric Riegel at 1.08 pounds.

 

There were two people entered in the rabbit category with no rabbits taken.

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails to be sent to Mepps Lures at the end of the season The club provided squirrel chili, which was excellent, for those who showed up at the club.

The next squirrel/rabbit hunt is scheduled for Saturday February 4,2023. It will be a point score event with a lunker squirrel category. Rules to be published soon.