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When tracking squirrels in the wild, look for places where they have gnawed on tree bark. Unlike rabbits that chew on tree bark close to the ground, a squirrel chews the bark higher up the side of a tree. They also rub the side of their head on the chewed bark to leave their scent to mark their territory. If you find a tree with gnawed bark and empty hulls of various nuts and wild grains underneath, you know squirrels are living nearby. Squirrels are another small animal that poses little threat to a beginning hunter. However, make sure a squirrel is dead before you pick it up. They have very sharp teeth and can inflict a nasty bite. Squirrels also can carry rabies. BIG GAME - TRACKING DEER When summer comes to a close, hunters feel a growing excitement as deer season approaches. They dream of the day when they bag that huge buck with the giant rack of antlers.

Hunters often dream of bagging a whitetail buck like this one.

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