For about 3 months last year, squirel was the main dish around here. You can bet that I thanked the Lord for that food. Most food preferences are cultural. Very nearly ALL food avoidances are.
I consider 'food' to be anything that a sizeable percentage of the population of the earth eats, or has eaten in the last 3000 years, as a regular or staple food item.
Squirrel is still eaten by a significant portion of the US population today. Much more so, less than 100 years ago.
/johnny
I could eat it if I have to.....but, I’d rather have fish, even trout that I don’t really like....or rabbit....you are right....things are “cultural”....luckily, if we get to the point of squirrels...it’ll make our dog VERY happy...she can catch them.