Gray Squirrel
Small Game
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Season: CLOSED
Field Reference: Gray Squirrel
Appearance & Identification
Gray fur with a white underside and a large, bushy, white-tipped tail.
Preferred Habitat
Open hardwoods with nut-producing trees (Oak, Hickory, Beech).
Seasonal Behavior
Active in early morning and late afternoon. Known for "barking" at predators.
Recommended Tactics
Sitting quietly at the base of a mast-producing tree. A .22 rifle or 20-gauge shotgun is the standard for Allegheny squirrel hunters.
Field Notes & Facts
The "Black Squirrel" is not a separate species but a melanistic color phase of the Gray Squirrel, very common in the Northern Tier of PA.