Tree squirrels are an attractive quarry to hunters wherever they are found. On the negative side, tree squirrels damage personal property and We have three kinds of squirrels in Southeast Nebraska. They are valued for their meat and fur. Be sure to follow all state and local laws as well as conservative safety practices. It may or may not apply in your area. Fox squirrels can be brown or black, and are commonly seen in neighborhoods throughout the state. Contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at (402) 471-0641, to learn of applicable laws. Nebraska truly is an upland game hunter’s paradise, with opportunities for ring-necked pheasant and quail, along with grouse and dove and many other species. The most common color is the reddish rust color, but they can also be silver-gray to black. Extensive stands of mature oak/hickory woodlands provide suitable nesting cavities. Fox squirrels are 18-24 inches from nose to About Squirrels. This article was submitted by Soni Cochran, Extension Associate, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County. They are a nocturnal, woodland species found in the southeastern part of our state. The article appeared in the April 1995 NEBLINE Newsletter.

Some town populations like Marysville and Battle Creek, Michigan are noted as black squirrel towns. Reduce squirrel populations by trapping or shooting. In addition, many people enjoy watching squirrels in public parks and in their own yards. Nebraska’s diverse habitats offer diverse and varied mix bag opportunities and small game hunters may also find woodcock, partridge, snipe, cottontail, jackrabbit and squirrel — a variety found in few other … In 2006, Nebraska squirrel hunters harvested 17,500 tree squirrels. The "thirteen-liner" is Nebraska's most common ground squirrel. Flying squirrels are omnivorous but rely heavily on oak and hickory mast production for their forage.

Fox squirrels are the most common type of tree squirrel found in Nebraska, although you can also find gray squirrels here, particularly in the Missouri River valley. Nebraska Squirrels Squirrel Biology and Habits Fox and Gray squirrels are active from dawn to dusk, with most feeding occurring in the early morning, and then again in the mid-afternoon. Squirrels. The most numerous would be the fox squirrel. If you live outside southeastern Nebraska, visit your local Extension office

The information on this Web site is valid for residents of southeastern Nebraska. Southern flying squirrels are considered a threatened species in Nebraska. Be aware that the translocation of squirrels is illegal in Nebraska.