I use a .22 for most squirrel hunting, but there are times of the year, when foliage is very heavy, that a shotgun is more efficient.
Also a good solution if you're floating a river and mixing a little early season squirrel with fishing. Although only the guy in front of the canoe gets to shoot!
Did that many a time on the White River in IN.
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