I don't have much hunting experience, but squirrel hunting might make a good case for a semi-auto, at least for a .22. The way my Dad tells it, when he was squirrel hunting as a kid you sit still in the woods untill they come out, then take your shot. If you don't move they can't figure out where the shot came from. After a few minutes they will come out again and you can shoot another. Repeat... But if you move they locate you and stay away for good. That style of hunting is only possible with a semi-auto, and might make the difference between a snack and a meal in a survival situation. Can other hunters confirm?

Thanks,
Steve