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After retirement 2 years ago I moved to Renfrew County, Ontario to enjoy the countryside that my Dad was raised in....deer & turkey in my backyard, fantastic.
What got me back into air rifles after 40 years was a black squirrel that managed to get into my air tight wood stove this fall, I have a video clip & pictures of the perpetrator that I'll post some time.
I noticed a few black squirrels about but thought that since they weren't too numerous I wouldn't have any troubles....wrong. I guess the country squirrel is a bit smarter that the city bred kind, he came right down the steel chimney.He had a wicked leap to make the roof from the closest tree onto a metal roof!
So after releasing him unharmed I kept my eyes peeled for a sale on a pellet rifle, and found a Crosman Optimus on sale for $150 at Tractor Supply. Nice to see what that will buy nowadays, came with a scope and a ready supply of parts available.
Once the temps rise a bit I'm putting a dent in the local squirrel population...

Welcome to CAF!! Those darn tree rats can make a mess......good hunting!!

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Jonathan

Moderator

Welcome aboard, and good luck with your "tree rat" problem. I'm not convinced that the country variety are any smarter than their city cousins. You are in a great area.

Bill