Bo and I with our first squirrel

Well, if you didn’t get enough hunting in during the fall deer season and your land/lease doesn’t hold any hogs, then you may need to pick up your rimfire rifle and head out for some small game hunting this winter.

It doesn’t take any expensive ammo, nor fancy camo. It only requires you to be out enjoying the great outdoors. And if you have kids, then they will definitely love you more for taking them too.

I know the boys and I have been really enjoying some quality woods time lately by pursuing squirrels, and it has been a ton of fun. I generally walk while they ride in their F-150 so they don’t get tired during the hunt. The truck is also great for bringing snacks and extra clothing if it is cold outside -  a must to make sure kids enjoy their hunt. We then just meander around hoping for a tree rat to cross our paths.

Will napping in the F-150

Of course by making so much noise and commotion coming through the woods, we are not exactly hammering the local squirrel population. However we have managed to kill a couple -  just check out Bo and I with our very first harvest. Unfortunately, while Will joined us for the hunt too, we were unable to wake him up from his nap in the truck for the photo shoot!

So if you aren’t tired of hunting after our 4 month deer season, consider some small game hunting. And parents, if your kids are looking to keep up the quality time you spent with them in the deer stand this past fall, please consider taking them on some small game hunts as well. I know it will not exactly fill your freezer in a hurry nor make you feel like the Great Hunter with a 5 ounce kill. However your kids will truly enjoy their time with you in the woods. They will also benefit greatly from the education they receive by spending even more time outdoors as well as shooting a lot with a manageable, small caliber gun.

For those in the lowcountry, one of the best places to hunt small game is the Webb Center. It has over 26,000 acres of public land available from daylight until dark for a low, one-time WMA fee of $75. You just can’t beat that for quality small game hunting access! You can also check out the South Carolina DNR website for even more WMAs that allow access for small game hunting.

Jeff

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