[English Bob]

Today I tried to figure out how to hunt pigs in wildlife management areas here in Florida, and it was so complicated, I gave up and went out back and hunted squirrels. I think I finally have a good method. Set up a backpack chair, be quiet, and wait for the squirrels to come to me. I only brought one squirrel home, but that was because I chose a .22 with no scope. I couldn't shoot in just any direction I wanted. If I had taken the Sweet Sixteen, it would have rained squirrels.

Question: what do most people do about carrying dead squirrels? I've seen turkey vests recommended. I didn't know what one was until today.

I would like to be able to carry dead squirrels, a few rounds of ammo, a call, and my reading glasses.

 

[howlnmad]

I don't know if it's called a "turkey vest" or not, but I have a canvas hunting coat with a giant pouch on the back. Carried many rabbits home in it at one time.

 

[One Shot]

Gunny sack.

 

[gvw3]

 

[tedwitt]

I carried mine by their back feet on a string.
Tie one to the end the half hitch the rest on.

 

[sharps4590]

Cut a "squirrel stick." I usually cut a little hickory limb about 3/8 diameter and 8 inches long. Once I peel off the bark with a pocket knife it usually ends up about 1/4 in. Sharpen one end, I use a slanted cut. When you get a squirrel, find the space between the bones in the middle of the squirrels hind foot. Near the ankle and between the bones, make a slit with your pocket knife. Shove the sharpened end of the stick through the slit. Voila'! A squirrel with a carrying handle. You can easily get 4-6 squirrels on one. If you're still hunting as I like to do you just lay the squirrels down then retrieve them when you either get the squirrel or lose that battle of wits and move on.

I never much cared for the game vests but lots like them. They're ok for birds but for squirrels and rabbits we always used the sticks.

 

[ysacres]

Called a Bird vest, consisting of front pockets , Shotgun shell carriers and a pouch in the rear for the Game. It levees your hands free to move and shoot

 

[gdmoody]

By the tail.

 

[Hawg]

Called a Bird vest, consisting of front pockets , Shotgun shell carriers and a pouch in the rear for the Game. It levees your hands free to move and shoot View attachment 242454

I had one similar to that back in the early 70's but haven't hunted squirrels since then.

 

[mogunner]

I take a length of paracord and tie their tails together.

 

[joe45c]

Called a Bird vest, consisting of front pockets , Shotgun shell carriers and a pouch in the rear for the Game. It levees your hands free to move and shoot View attachment 242454

That's what i use too, but mine fits me better.

 

[ysacres]

That's what i use too, but mine fits me better.

T1 sporting my modern vest in SD, great for trap or skeet

 

[ms6852]

I use a stick similar to what Vic described, my brother on the other hand uses the mesh bag from oranges or grapefruits.

 

[Grousesassin]

I had a shooting jacket like the one Paull Harrel is wearing until it walked away at work one day, I was soooooo miffed. I also had a Jones hat in blaze orange....wait I think I still have it in my hunting box.

 

[Grousesassin]

Called a Bird vest, consisting of front pockets , Shotgun shell carriers and a pouch in the rear for the Game. It levees your hands free to move and shoot View attachment 242454

well always called it a "shell Vest" my gramma was seamstress when she was young and always made us one when we turned 12 and could legally hunt. Mine was set up in 410 as that was the gun i shot best with I was 5"7 and 65lbs when i was 12.

 

[gdmoody]

I have one of those vests that has the great big pocket in the back and places to put shotgun shells around the waist, just line the one in ysacres picture above. I only used it when I was rabbit hunting.

 

[missourikid]

Cut a "squirrel stick." I usually cut a little hickory limb about 3/8 diameter and 8 inches long. Once I peel off the bark with a pocket knife it usually ends up about 1/4 in. Sharpen one end, I use a slanted cut. When you get a squirrel, find the space between the bones in the middle of the squirrels hind foot. Near the ankle and between the bones, make a slit with your pocket knife. Shove the sharpened end of the stick through the slit. Voila'! A squirrel with a carrying handle. You can easily get 4-6 squirrels on one. If you're still hunting as I like to do you just lay the squirrels down then retrieve them when you either get the squirrel or lose that battle of wits and move on.

I never much cared for the game vests but lots like them. They're ok for birds but for squirrels and rabbits we always used the sticks.

This is the way I was taught to carry them.

 

[Old School or Nothing]

Called a Bird vest, consisting of front pockets , Shotgun shell carriers and a pouch in the rear for the Game. It levees your hands free to move and shoot View attachment 242454

We used to call them upland game vest back when quail hunting was our main hunting pleasure. Quail all flew the coup years ago. Heres something similar that doesnt break the bank.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/quietwear-camo-hunting-vest-with-game-bag-for-men

 

[sharps4590]

This is the way I was taught to carry them.

Could it be that is an Ozarkian thing? Doesn't seem likely but I guess it's possible.

 

[missourikid]

It's possible, I learned from my dad and right now my yard is a kingdom for them, they'll live if they stay out of my shop otherwise I'll be hunting them.