ORIGINAL: fastetti
I know its illegal in Michigan and Pretty sure in Illinois. Ive been known to take a handgun pellet gun and take a few out or at least give them a warning shot in the ass to stay off the feeders (Only Michigan with the feeders) If you keep the end of the barrel inside the blind you cannot hear it outside. I'd say if you want to do anything, use a pellet gun. I know on the slow days when it is raining or crappy weather, ive been known to take a few squirrels out of the population.
You should keep in mind that in MI a pellet handgun is governed by the same laws as a firearm handgun as far as carrying and transporting. I would check to make sure what you are doing is legal because if you get caught you might end up in a butt load of trouble.
Paul