Hey Jeff,
This is the time of year that the Momma tree rat chases there firstlittle ones out to find there own territory ! Or the little ones will grow bigger and take there territory ! So there out lookin for food, and a place to call there own.
I have a good one for you Jeff, I saw a tree rat out in my feeder this A.M., and went for my Goldfinger, so she could have her first kill. Well I went out the back door, cocking my baby, loaded a .20 cpl and went into a kneeling position for her firs kill. I started to squeeze the trigger, very gently, and squeeze and squeeze. I think you know the rest, I took the rifle from my shoulder, wondering just what could be wrong, I forgot about that darn automatic safety !
That Squirrel is still on my fence, laughing at me....:-( NEXT TIME SQUEEKY !