Game animal · Small game
Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
The fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), also known as the eastern fox squirrel or Bryant's fox squirrel, is the largest species of tree squirrel native to North America. Despite the differences in size and coloration, they are sometimes mistaken for American red squirrels or eastern gray squirrels in areas where the species co-exist.
Puzzle clues
These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.
TypeSmall game
HabitatForest
HeadgearNone
RegionSouthern woods
Size classSmall
DietOmnivore
Typical weight2 lb
Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.
Did you know?
The largest tree squirrel in North America, the rusty fox squirrel is right at home crossing open ground between scattered oaks and pines.
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