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Warren, PA
68.2°F
Wind: 2 mph
Daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Sunset 7:56 PM
Dam Outflow
13,100 CFS
Falling
Gage Height
12.02 FT
USGS 03012550

Black Squirrel

Small Game | Season: CLOSED (2025-09-13 - 2026-02-28)
Black Squirrel

Field Reference: Black Squirrel

Appearance & Identification

Melanistic variant of the Gray Squirrel.

Preferred Habitat

Mature hardwoods, city parks, and deep forest.

Seasonal Behavior

Identical to gray squirrel behavior.

Recommended Tactics

Still hunting in oak/hickory stands.

Field Notes & Facts

The black squirrel is not a separate species but a melanistic color phase of the gray squirrel. In the Sheffield/Warren area, they are genetically favored due to the dense hemlock shade, which helps them stay hidden from hawks.