Here in NE Kansas I hunt squirrels 5-6 times every fall, usually with my Rem 541S. In late fall or winter, I go 2-3 times and usually take my Ruger 77/17HMR because without foliage, I can take longer shots. One positive aspect of the unpopularity of squirrel hunting is that I am the only one who hunts them on a large ranch where I have had permission to hunt for the last 30 years. It is a great way to spend hours in the woods in the crisp cool fall weather. I can shoot a limit of squirrels (5) almost every time I go, but sometimes choose not to if I have plenty in the freezer. To me, it is much more enjoyable than sitting in a tree stand for hours. I walk, stroll, sit, snooze, snack, and enjoy every minute. I don't hunt rabbits anymore because the population of rabbits in Kansas have dropped dramatically over the last 30 years. But, back in the day, I have killed and eaten many of them. Squirrels, BTW, are delicious.