Squirrel Hunting Trends
The MDWFP has conducted random, statewide surveys of hunting license holders almost yearly since the early 1980s (with some periodic surveys prior to that). The data below are from these surveys conducted since the 1980 - 1981 hunting seasons.
Figure 1. Trends in squirrel harvest estimated from surveys of licensed, resident hunters ("Season" indicates season opening date year).
Figure 2. Trends in squirrel harvest estimated from surveys of licensed, resident and non-resident hunters ("Season" indicates season opening date year). Data for non-resident hunters were not available prior to the 1994 - 1995 season.
Sources:
Hunt, K. M. 2012. Trends in Resident and Non-resident Hunter Effort and Harvest for Squirrel in Mississippi: 1980-81 to 2010-11 Seasons. Human Dimensions and Conservation Law Enforcement Laboratory Technical Document # 134, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS.
Responsive Management. 2012-2021. Mississippi Resident and Nonresident Hunter Harvest Survey, Harrisonburg, VA.
