The reality is that it probably wouldn't have much impact on the population, because of little hunting pressure. There aren't near the squirrel hunters today, compared to 30 yrs. ago. Also, squirrels, in Indiana basically breed twice a yr. Dec./early Jan., and have the kits in March. If the put the spring season off until after turkey season[mid May], the young would be weaned. The other breeding season is June/early July and drop them about 45 days later, which puts that right at our season opener[Aug 15]. Other states such as Missouri and Arkansas start their seasons in May/June and run thru Feb. of the next yr. Again I think the impact would be minimal, due to lack of participation.
