311008 For .32 H&R Mag

They are also referred to as “picket pins” and “mini dogs”

One female and her offspring for one season will eat the roots of one acre of alfalfa. If you are a safe shooter, you are welcome to kill all you can.

Physical Characteristics 

These small mammals have stout bodies with short, dense fur, sporting surprisingly beautiful colorations. Its head and back are brown, black, and grey with subtle white speckling throughout, its eyes ringed with a line of pale buff. The underside is a dark cinnamon hue and its slightly bushy tail is black. Columbian Ground Squirrels range in length from 11-15 inches, 3- 4 1/2 inches of that length being tail. It is hard to characterize these animals by weight due to significant seasonal variations, but can range anywhere from 12 to 28 ounces. Listen for the bird-like chirps and squeaks of the Columbian Ground Squirrel as they warn each other of potential dangers, search for mates, and defend their territories.

Habitat and Food Sources  

The Columbian Ground Squirrel can be found in western Montana, northern Idaho, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington as well as in certain areas of British Columbia and Alberta. Despite this moderate range, Columbian Ground Squirrels live in a wide variety of habitat types, from alpine and sub-alpine meadows to arid grasslands. They feed on flowers, seeds, fruits, bulbs, insects, eggs, carrion, and small vertebrates.