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Warren, PA
59.8°F
Wind: 1.4 mph
Daylight
Sunrise 5:39 AM
Sunset 8:54 PM
Dam Outflow
1,380 CFS
Steady
Gage Height
8.09 FT
USGS 03012550

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

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

Field Reference: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Appearance & Identification

Small, striped rodent (not a chipmunk).

Preferred Habitat

Open, short-grass areas.

Seasonal Behavior

Diurnal and burrowing.

Recommended Tactics

Small-caliber rimfire.

Field Notes & Facts

The Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel is often mistaken for a chipmunk, but it has distinct rows of white spots within its stripes and prefers open, short-grass areas over deep woods.