Research shows squirrels in Illinois have preferences
An important analysis for hunters who plan to hit the woods for the Aug. 1 Illinois squirrel opener: According to University of Illinois research, fox squirrel activity peaks at mid-day, while gray squirrel activity peaks at dawn and dusk.
One more important tip is for squirrel hunters to steer clear of roadways. At least, these are things a study of the two primary species of squirrels in Illinois found after analyzing hours and hours of camera trap surveys.
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