Squirrel Management Information Resources
The links below provide information about practices or programs that may be used to enhance squirrel and other wildlife habitat. Click on the publication title to view material. By clicking on the links provided, you may be directed to web pages outside of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website. Publications in Portable Document Format (PDF) can be downloaded and saved either by right clicking the link or by opening the link in a new window and saving the file using available browser options.
Mississippi Squirrel Species. A brief overview of squirrel species found in Mississippi.
Building Homes for Squirrels. A guide to building artificial den structures for squirrels. Published by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Prescribed Burning in Southern Pine Forests: Fire Ecology, Techniques, and Uses for Wildlife Management. A guide to using prescribed fire for wildlife habitat management. Published by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Legal Environment for Forestry Prescribed Burning in Mississippi. A guide to laws and legal considerations pertaining to prescribed burning in Mississippi. Published by the Mississippi State University Forest and Wildlife Research Center.