I feel pretty bad...

[redstrosekNic]

I just caught a squirrel in my attic that has been VERY difficult to catch. I decided I had to shoot it, as I want to make sure it does not come back. They are an absolute monster to wires. I've never intentionally killed anything bigger than a snake. I guess I'm just a big wimp, but I felt so bad with it looking right at me before I shot it, and of course the gun jammed. I reset the trap, as there are probably a few more. I will also be covering up the suspected entry hole. Does anyone else feel terrible killing something as insignificant as a squirrel?

[Flieger]

Not until afterwards.

[widgeon13]

I trap chipmunks in the house and squirrels as well in a have a hart, then they go for a swim in the trap to see how long they can hold their breath, not long.

I don't feel a thing!

[azasadny]

Nope, doesn't bother me a bit...

[pete3799]

Looks like some of them can swim a long time

[john70t]

Animals do what they are programed for: seek food, shelter, and survive the cold winter.
Don't take it personally.

If they are getting into the house, there is a problem with the house.

Fix the problem now to prevent thousands of dollars in future damage. I had to replace my roof(at great cost) because chimpmunks/squirrels had gotten in and destroyed most of the insulation.

[M.D. Holloway]

Just like turning off a light...

[944Larry]

I have been infested with pocket gophers, I never heard of them either till I got 'em. Leave big mounds in yard. Contribute to much chin music from wife. Have finally figured out how to poison them. Not only does it not bother me-I'd love to actually see one of them croak!

[Danimal16]

Nope. Trapped and killed 15 of the little pests last year. They are very destructive.

[targa911S]

only if they don't die quickly. one shot ..one kill. I had to kill a baby raccoon once as it was sick. That was hard.
John70t is spot on.

[varmint]

it was probably a female. right now it's babies are crying out for their mom. but they'll starve soon.

[targa911S]

then they will stink in the spring too.

[KevinP73]

Originally Posted by redstrosekNic

Does anyone else feel terrible killing something as insignificant as a squirrel?

Does a lawyer count?

[porsche4life]

Nope, if the little bastard was doing damage, or intent on doing damage to me or my property, he is paid for....


I know, I'm a cold blooded bastard....

[vas930]

Originally Posted by redstrosekNic

I just caught a squirrel in my attic that has been VERY difficult to catch. I decided I had to shoot it, as I want to make sure it does not come back. They are an absolute monster to wires. I've never intentionally killed anything bigger than a snake. I guess I'm just a big wimp, but I felt so bad with it looking right at me before I shot it, and of course the gun jammed. I reset the trap, as there are probably a few more. I will also be covering up the suspected entry hole. Does anyone else feel terrible killing something as insignificant as a squirrel?

Plug up the holes.
That way you dont need to kill them.

A sqirrel is not insignificant.
Thats just an idea most people have.
What a shame.

[vas930]

Originally Posted by widgeon13

I trap chipmunks in the house and squirrels as well in a have a hart, then they go for a swim in the trap to see how long they can hold their breath, not long.

I don't feel a thing!

You need help.

[vash]

last week i found a red squirrel sitting ontop of my chicken coop. i nervously opened the door to let the birds out. that rodent was about 3 feet from my head. it wouldnt move. it would just sit up and watch me. i had visions of that monty python rabbit chewing my head off..i left it alone. i kept checking on it. sometimes it would look dead, and i would try to sweep it up into a shovel for a quick disposal. it would always sit up and stare at me. i dont own a pellet rifle yet. so it was a waiting game.

finally, i came out and it was laying on the ground. i guess it had an injury. i had to hit in in the head with a piece of rebar. it was difficult to do. but i had to put it out of whatever injury/misery it had. wow.

i would kill one out of my house with little regret. but outside..they get a pass. and all my birdseed apparently.

[HardDrive]

I shot a young buck this year. I quickly got out of my blind, and he was still struggling a bit when I got to him. I took aim and shot him right through the heart. I don't feel bad. Killing, with reason, is a natural as the sunrise. Every usable scrap of the deer with be eaten.

Those that kill for sport? I find that disturbing.

I don't think you should feel bad about killing a squirrel thats in your house, but I'm not so sure about firing a gun in your attic. Even if you live in the country, and no one is home, that could go way wrong if the bullet hit something solid and ricocheted.

[futuresoptions]

Look, my dad taught me this as a young lad. Get a salt shaker, sprinkle a little salt on the squirrel's tail and you will be able to catch him humainly and set him free outside.

[redstrosekNic]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

I shot a young buck this year. I quickly got out of my blind, and he was still struggling a bit when I got to him. I took aim and shot him right through the heart. I don't feel bad. Killing, with reason, is a natural as the sunrise. Every usable scrap of the deer with be eaten.

Those that kill for sport? I find that disturbing.

I don't think you should feel bad about killing a squirrel thats in your house, but I'm not so sure about firing a gun in your attic. Even if you live in the country, and no one is home, that could go way wrong if the bullet hit something solid and ricocheted.

I would never fire a gun in my attic! I caught the squirrel in a live trap and shot it outside...