Great DIY humane squirrel trap

judsoncarroll4

https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2014/10/diy-squirrel-trap/?subscriber=1

Michelle D

Does it really work to relocate squirrels? I have always heard that they find their way back. I guess in my situation it is not really relevant. We have dozens on squirrels. I don't imagine we could ever get rid of them.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/904734#Comment_904734

If you took them far enough away, like a few miles, I doubt they would come back. Unfortunately, relocating wildlife is illegal in most states. What I would do is make a few of these, paint then dull brown and green and use them to harvest squirrels for meat.

water2world

@ judsoncarroll4 And I'm sure you have a great recipe for squirrels!

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/904743#Comment_904743

Several!

Squirrel Recipes — The Grow Network Community

water2world

@ judsoncarroll4 Knew you would! Thanks for the link!

LaurieLovesLearning

@judsoncarroll4 I was going to comment before that this humane trap would most likely mean end of life for the squirrels you would catch.

I am reading that 10-15 miles might be far enough to locate them. Some sites claim that they will quickly find their way back, or die even if the new place looks adequate, & that others will quickly take their place.

Relocation of other animals usually is also not a good idea for very many reasons.

Here is one of many sites that addresses relocation.

https://www.skedaddlewildlife.com/blog/pitfalls-relocating-squirrels/

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/904758#Comment_904758

Nah, American squirrels at least... can't speak for others, are very tough. And, I mean do mean tough! greys and reds fight each other like crazy, drop out of tall trees, attack other animals, squeeze through pipes and small spaces. I'd toss a few peanuts or sunflower seeds in and the little buggers would be fat and happy until I found him.

Michelle D

I have eaten squirrel before but I would never eat the squirrels here. They eat too much garbage.