I'd rather hunt squirrel than deer. The season is longer, the limits are generous, the ammo's cheaper, and they're far easier to pack out.
I live in SW Missouri, where the forests are mixed oak, walnut, and 50 other tree varieties, and squirrels are described by the conservation dept as "an underutilized resource". If I can get myself down to the woods, I hunt squirrels. In fact, since I had eye surgery last year, I'm even something of a threat to them again.
Marlin 39a is my favorite. Load 25 shorts and head out.
