Shooting and eating squirrels
- Thread starter brock ratcliff
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Brock, when you get serious about killing rats, you need to get one of these.
if you're cooking squirrels, braising is the only way to go. pressure canning them is very nice, too. canned squirrel makes the finest squirrel gravey you'll ever eat.
does that dog like peanut butter?
that question has nothing to do with dinosours. . and speeking of what the cat drug in . i been here for years . glad you could make it , this place needs some class. 
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ickle:My first post about squirrel hunting is in this thread. I think it is safe to say that I have come a seriously long way with hunting, storing, cooking and eating squirrels since this thread started. Where does the time go? How many of you are still hot on eating rats? 
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Smawgunner2
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Jumping into this thread late. The last time I shot/ate squirrels was 30 yeas ago and don’t remember the taste or how I prepared them. Are red squirrels tougher and not as tasty? I know their skin is thick as hell. And do they do okay in the freezer?
Lol, this thread is 12 years old. Resurrected for the fun of it. Personally, I do not bother skinning Red squirrels aka Pine squirrels aka Mountain Jacks. Too little to fool with, although the dogs do tree some occasionally. Anything does ok in the freezer if you vacuum seal it.
Smawgunner2
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They all taste the same, although a big old mature Eastern Fox squirrel might be a little harder to make tender than a young Grey. I've eaten quite a few Fox squirrels, and they are quite good if you can cook them properly.
Blackcat86
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SWMBO now likes squirrel meat more than rabbit meat, scoiattolo alfredo being high on her list. I like fox squirrels seared then simmered in a skillet, deep-fried, stewed, boiled, or baked. Rocky (the flying squirrel) Wings (forelegs) make a great alternative to chicken wings.
I've enjoyed hunting them for food for decades.
I've enjoyed hunting them for food for decades.
We have eaten more than normal this year. Still haven't found a favorite way. All pretty good except my last attempt. I plan to do the squirrel gravy soon. My kids haven't tried that yet. I'll make it and tell them afterwards what it is. Lol
. Still haven't found a favorite way. All pretty good except my last attempt. I plan to do the squirrel gravy soon. My kids haven't tried that yet. I'll make it and tell them afterwards what it is. Lol
Blackcat86
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