Squirrel Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

January 21, 2026

Mississippi sportsmen get a bonus opportunity to hunt squirrels during the spring season that runs May 15 through June 1. […]

It was a great January day for squirrel hunting, and not just for me, but for a hungry owl hunting in the area as well. […]

Registration is now open for Youth Squirrel Hunts! Hunts will be February 1, 2025, at multiple locations throughout Mississippi. […]

The spring squirrel season opens May 15 and closes June 1. Mississippi’s public land has abundant opportunities for squirrel hunting. […]

A late season squirrel hunt with dogs is a great way to teach the children to have fun in the outdoors and learn to hunt. […]

The MDWFP is partnering with the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation to host 6 youth squirrel hunts across the state. […]

February is a great time to chase bushytails. This is when squirrel dogs get their chance, if they haven’t already. […]

These Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls have a crispy exterior along with the savory stuffing that makes for a wonderful combination. […]

The Bergara BMR Carbon is a great rifle for small game hunting or for plinking. […]

Springtime squirrels aren’t always easy to shoot. They are frisky, on the move and hunters are faced with the greening of the forest. […]

For late season squirrels, sportsmen must change their tactics. Toward the end of the season, focus more on the ground than on the trees. […]

Youth squirrel hunts will be back in January 2023 and are a great way to introduce hunting ethics, wildlife biology and firearm safety. […]