2025 North Carolina Trashy Squirrel Hunt
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Jan 25 - Feb 28
Starting at 7am
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The Woods of North Carolina

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event_title: 2025 North Carolina Trashy Squirrel Hunt

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event_start: January 25, 2025 07:00

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event_end: February 28, 2025 07:00

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event_description: Trashy Squirrel Hunt 2025Saturday, January 25th — Saturday, February 8thThis year, the North Carolina Chapter Board is dedicating a focused cleanup effort to Western NC, where Hurricane Helene left behind significant destruction. The debris scattered across our public lands and waterways will take an extraordinary amount of time and effort to clean. While we still encourage everyone across the state to participate locally and make an impact wherever you can, our leadership will be more concentrated in Western NC this year. Let’s all pitch in and make a difference in 2025! How does Trashy Squirrel Hunt work?Here’s the short and snappy version:Grab your gear, hit the woods, bag some squirrels, and pick up trash. Bring along some new hunters and sign up BHA members. Walk away with respect, gratitude, and the coveted Trashy Trophy.And now, the full fun breakdown:Official TSH RulesFollow all 2024-25 season rules and regs from the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC). Yes, that’s non-negotiable. Use of squirrel dogs is permitted, where permitted.We’re splitting NCWRC’s deer season zones into three big regions:Western: Includes the Western and Northwestern zonesCentral: Straight-up Central zoneEastern: Combining the Northeastern and Southeastern zonesIf you’re confused about your zone, click the below image or the NCWRC’s guide on page 66.Hunting & Cleaning RulesHunt squirrels and clean up trash on any public land—state-owned or federally managed. Your points count toward your chosen zone, no matter where you earn them.Scoring System:Squirrel Tails: 1,000 points eachTrash: 5 points per ounce, capped at 500 points per item (i.e., anything over 6.25 lbs maxes out)Bonus points for new hunters and BHA sign-ups!Big trash items like old tires, rusty drums, or soggy carpets max out at 500 points, so do some quick math if you find a heap of hefty garbage.Bonus Point Breakdown:New Hunters: 1,000 points for each fresh recruit, but they only count once per tournament. A new hunter is someone without a hunting license or who just got their first one this season. They don’t have to bag a squirrel, but they must stick with the group and follow NCWRC rules.BHA Memberships: Rack up 1,000 to 10,000 points for signing up new members or renewing/upgrading existing ones.          JOIN OR RENEW HERE Just show proof (screenshot or email receipt).Membership Points:1-year Individual, Military, or Student: 1,000 pointsFamily: 2,000 points3-year Individual: 3,000 pointsSupporting: 5,000 points3-year Family: 7,000 pointsLifetime: 10,000 pointsScoring Example:Imagine this: Five hunters hit Uwharrie for a morning hunt. One is a new hunter who also became a BHA member. Another upgraded their membership to a 3-year plan. They bag 7 squirrels, collect 33 lbs 8 oz of trash, and haul out five items maxing at 500 points each. Here’s the haul:7,000 points (tails)536 points (bagged trash)2,500 points (big stuff)1,000 points (new hunter)1,000 points (new member)3,000 points (renewing member upgrade)Grand Total: 15,036 points for the hunt!Note: If that new hunter/new member joins another hunt later, those bonuses don’t double-dip.Reporting Your PointsSend your tallies (plus a fun breakdown, if you’re into that) to northcarolinabackcountryhunters.org. Include some great photos of your adventure, with any names, social tags, or cool stories you want to share.Remember: the Honor System rules, but photos help! Snap shots of:Your tail countThe weight readout on your scale (fish scales, bathroom scales—get creative!)Screenshots of new member receiptsThe new hunter with their licensed hunting buddyNow, go make some memories and rack up those points! 

2025 North Carolina Trashy Squirrel Hunt

Trashy Squirrel Hunt 2025

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Saturday, January 25th — Saturday, February 8th

This year, the North Carolina Chapter Board is dedicating a focused cleanup effort to Western NC, where Hurricane Helene left behind significant destruction. The debris scattered across our public lands and waterways will take an extraordinary amount of time and effort to clean. While we still encourage everyone across the state to participate locally and make an impact wherever you can, our leadership will be more concentrated in Western NC this year. Let’s all pitch in and make a difference in 2025!

 

How does Trashy Squirrel Hunt work?

Here’s the short and snappy version:

Grab your gear, hit the woods, bag some squirrels, and pick up trash. Bring along some new hunters and sign up BHA members. Walk away with respect, gratitude, and the coveted Trashy Trophy.

And now, the full fun breakdown:

Official TSH Rules

Follow all 2024-25 season rules and regs from the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC). Yes, that’s non-negotiable. Use of squirrel dogs is permitted, where permitted.

We’re splitting NCWRC’s deer season zones into three big regions:

  • Western: Includes the Western and Northwestern zones
  • Central: Straight-up Central zone
  • Eastern: Combining the Northeastern and Southeastern zones

If you’re confused about your zone, click the below image or the NCWRC’s guide on page 66.

NCTrashySquirrelRegions3.jpg

Hunting & Cleaning Rules

Hunt squirrels and clean up trash on any public land—state-owned or federally managed. Your points count toward your chosen zone, no matter where you earn them.

Scoring System:

  • Squirrel Tails: 1,000 points each
  • Trash: 5 points per ounce, capped at 500 points per item (i.e., anything over 6.25 lbs maxes out)
  • Bonus points for new hunters and BHA sign-ups!

Big trash items like old tires, rusty drums, or soggy carpets max out at 500 points, so do some quick math if you find a heap of hefty garbage.

Bonus Point Breakdown:

  • IMG_1641.jpegNew Hunters: 1,000 points for each fresh recruit, but they only count once per tournament. A new hunter is someone without a hunting license or who just got their first one this season. They don’t have to bag a squirrel, but they must stick with the group and follow NCWRC rules.
  • BHA Memberships: Rack up 1,000 to 10,000 points for signing up new members or renewing/upgrading existing ones.

         JOIN OR RENEW HERE Just show proof (screenshot or email receipt).

Membership Points:

  • 1-year Individual, Military, or Student: 1,000 points
  • Family: 2,000 points
  • 3-year Individual: 3,000 points
  • Supporting: 5,000 points
  • 3-year Family: 7,000 points
  • Lifetime: 10,000 points

Scoring Example:

Imagine this: Five hunters hit Uwharrie for a morning hunt. One is a new hunter who also became a BHA member. Another upgraded their membership to a 3-year plan. They bag 7 squirrels, collect 33 lbs 8 oz of trash, and haul out five items maxing at 500 points each. Here’s the haul:

  • 7,000 points (tails)
  • 536 points (bagged trash)
  • 2,500 points (big stuff)
  • 1,000 points (new hunter)
  • 1,000 points (new member)
  • 3,000 points (renewing member upgrade)

Grand Total: 15,036 points for the hunt!

Note: If that new hunter/new member joins another hunt later, those bonuses don’t double-dip.

Reporting Your Points

Send your tallies (plus a fun breakdown, if you’re into that) to [email protected]. Include some great photos of your adventure, with any names, social tags, or cool stories you want to share.

Remember: the Honor System rules, but photos help! Snap shots of:

  1. Your tail count
  2. The weight readout on your scale (fish scales, bathroom scales—get creative!)
  3. Screenshots of new member receipts
  4. The new hunter with their licensed hunting buddy

Now, go make some memories and rack up those points!

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WHEN
January 25, 2025 at 7:00am - February 28, 2025
WHERE
The Woods of North Carolina
United States
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CONTACT
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