RE: Ethical hunting of squirrels?
Leaving squirrels lay is just wrong no matter what way you slice it. They are very good table fare and if you are just out to shoot things, then that doesn't say much for you. Shoot crows or groundhogs that are more readily accepted as being inedible. There has to be someone that will take them off your hands rather than leaving them lay.
And for all you new guys, good luck this season I hope all works out well for you. One never knows how they will feel after killing thier 1st animal, sorrow to elation, or a little of both.
Some things are true whether you believe them or not.