Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Size: 7 to 8 in. (178 to 203 mm) not including tail. Weighs around 7 to nearly 8 1/2 lb. (198 to 250 g). Distribution in North America:	Other common names: piney squirrel, spruce squirrel, chickaree
	Tracks front: 1/2" x 3/4"   hind: 1" x 1 3/4"

Habitat:
    Spruce and pine forests. May be found in mixed forests (pine and hardwood).

Notes:
   Nests in tree cavities or in branches in nests made of twigs and leaves and found close to the tree trunk.
   Very loud and aggressive chattering.
   Moves about in very fast, darting motions. Rarely stays still for long.


Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.