Squirrel Rut

[Buzzard Breath]

I've noticed the squirrels in my yard have been going at it like...... rabbits. They look to be young squirrels, so I'm wondering if they're going into their first breeding cycle. I was under the impression they bred more towards June than August. Although it's hard to tell their exact size after having fattened them up on sunflower seeds, suet cakes, and tomatoes.

 

[squirrel_hunter]

Before trapping season comes in. I try hunting them 3 or 4 times a week.