Squirrels have never been sound decision makers when it comes to crossing the road or avoiding vehicular traffic. But if you've been noticing more squirrels than normal, both alive and dead, in the roadways of Maine, there's a reason behind it. 2025 is Another Bumper Crop Year For Acorns in MaineEvery few years or so, there is a bumper crop for acorns in Maine. Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash loading...Those acorns are awfully enticing for squirrels. That's because 2017 wasn't just a bumper crop for acorns, it was an overwhelming crop.