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will be eating squirrels, birds, and opossums One of the biggest perks of squirrel hunting
more than we will be eating deer, elk or turkey. is having fun with friends and family. Unlike big
Why? Because small game such as squirrels is game hunting, where one must be quiet and
more plentiful and easier to acquire. constantly aware of the wind, a squirrel hunt-
Sometimes we need to coax people to go er can be more relaxed and partake in a few
hunting. Taking a freshly cooked batch of bat- jokes. This within itself makes squirrel hunting
tered and seasoned squirrel meat may be what’s perfect for introducing new people to hunting.
needed to win over a hesitant potential hunter. Another benefit of a squirrel hunt is that it
Don’t dismiss the opportunity to let your can be done just about anywhere, and gain-
audience taste what they will be hunting. ing access to hunting land can be easier when

JENNY RISHER/MIDWEST ASSN FISH WILDLIFE AGENCIES
TIM DONOVAN/CC-BYND2

The urbanites

interested in

going hunting are

traditionally the

more adventurous

types and those

with an innate

interest in being

self-sufficient . 2020

served as a wake-up

call for many .

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