Around Montana
Conditions vary across the state. Choose your city below, then describe what’s happening around your home or business.
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Local squirrel information
Squirrel control in Montana
Learn what to look for around your property, explore your city, and ask about an inspection or a quote.
Squirrels in Montana: what to know
What to note
Where you see squirrels, how long it has been going on, and anything you’ve already tried are the most useful details to mention.
A useful next step
Ask about an inspection, what treatment would involve, and whether follow-up visits are included. You don’t need to identify the problem yourself before getting in touch.
Local research
Squirrels in Montana: what the public record shows
Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which squirrels actually live in Montana, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.
Two natives, red squirrel and northern flying squirrel; fox squirrel is exotic
Native and introduced species
The introduced fox squirrel causes most of Montana's damage and nuisance complaints.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & ParksTechnically illegal and not advisable biologically
Relocation
Trapped squirrels cannot simply be driven out of town and released.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & ParksThe space between the fascia board and the roof
Most vulnerable entry point
Broken windows, construction gaps, roof vents, damaged trim and loose roofing are the other common ways in.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & ParksSquirrel species recorded in Montana
- Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) — Unprotected in New York (may be taken any time); protected in Washington.
- Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) — Protected in Washington (emergency take only).
When squirrels are busiest in Montana
Ground squirrels are above ground from late winter into summer; tree squirrels stay active year-round.
Rules that apply in Montana
For context, nationally
- Two, with 1-8 pups each — Gray squirrel litters per year. Penn State Extension
- Mid-December or early January, and again in June — Gray squirrel breeding periods. Penn State Extension
Sources: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; Penn State Extension; Small Game Hunting; Living with wildlife: Tree squirrels. Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources
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