It's Almost Time For Squirrel Hunting As Midwest Squirrel Seasons Begin Opening

Throughout the midwest squirrel season is fast approaching.  Outlined below are the squirrel season dates that have been provided by each state.  There are some states that haven't updated their sites; however, each is listed with the information available at this time.

Illinois:

The only information listed for Illinois is the dates for last year.  They were as follows:

Aug. 1, 2015 - Feb. 15, 2016 (Statewide) Closed Nov. 20 - 22 and Dec. 3 - 6 in counties open for firearm deer hunting

Continue checking back with the Illinois DNR for more information.

Iowa:

Squirrel (Fox & Gray) Sept. 3-Jan. 31, 2017

I was unable to find the daily and possession limits for Iowa.  To find the limits for the 2016 Iowa squirrel hunting season check with the Iowa DNR.

Kansas:

Kansas is another state that is slow to update their regulations online.

Last years season and limits were as follows:

Date: 06/01/2015 - 02/28/2016

Location: Statewide

• Area Open: Statewide
• Daily bag limit: 5
• Possession limit: 20

Check with the KDWPT for updated information.

Michigan:

Sept 15 - Mar 1

Bag Limit: 5 (daily), 10 (possession)

This is all of the information provided by Michigan.  Please check with the Michigan DNR for more information and to be sure this is correct for 2016.

Minnesota:

Minnesota is another state in the midwest that is slow to update their site with new regulations.

At this time they do not have the new 2016 squirrel season regulations posted.

Check with the Minnesota DNR for updates.

Missouri:

Missouri does an excellent job keeping their site up to date with all of their hunting regulations, seasons and limits.  The squirrel season and limits in Missouri are as follows:

May 28, 2016 - Feb. 15, 2017

Daily limit:  10

Possession limit:  20

Nebraska:

Although Nebraska has their squirrel season dates posted, they do not list the daily or possession limits.  The Nebraska squirrel season dates are as follows:

Aug. 1, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2017

Check with the Nebraska Game & Parks for more information.

North Dakota:

The only information provided on North Dakota's Game & Fish site is as follows:

Opens:  September 10th

Please check the above link for more information.

Ohio:

The season and limits for Ohio's 2016 squirrel season are not listed on their site.

Last years season was from September , 2015 to January 31, 2016 with a limit of 6.

Please check with the Ohio DNR for updates.

South Dakota:

The squirrel season dates listed on the South Dakota DNR site are for 2015.

The daily limit was 5 with a possession limit of 15.  This is subject to change.

Continue to check back with them at the link provided above for updates.

Wisconsin:

Wisconsin squirrel season is from September 17, 2016 to January 31, 2017.

The daily and possession limits were not found on their site.

Check with the Wisconsin DNR for updates.

As I searched out the information for the squirrel season dates in the midwest states, I was highly disappointed to find out that many of them are slow to update their information.  Of all the midwest states, Missouri has the most liberal squirrel hunting season dates and limits.  Missouri also seems to do the best job of keeping their information up to date.  

I hope the information I have been able to provide has helped as many people as possible.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day

Kayaking For Fish

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- Any day in the outdoors is a good day