Tips for squirrel hunters as opener nears in Illinois
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The telltale black stains around its mouth told me that the squirrel I had just shot was hitting the walnuts. Finding the motherload tree or stand can provide the lucky hunter with season-long action.
The Illinois squirrel season starts Aug. 1 and runs through Feb. 15, 2025, with some restrictions. Bag limits remain at a daily total of five gray and fox squirrels. Hungry bushytails will start working on the walnut’s green skins and dark hulls as soon as the meat inside is fit to eat.
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