[paulcissa]

I dare these nut-less idiots to show up and protest. I suppose they'll be going after the Bass Pro Tour next. After all, killing all those fish just for sport is wrong, right?

Lets remember that squirrel is just a rat with better PR. AND - Mother Nature has always been kind enough to provide an endless supply of them for us to harvest. They make a great stew.

[Calvin Locke]

Lets remember that squirrel is just a rat with better PR.

I thought that was squab, aka rats with wings...

When I was married, I used to do battle against squirrels, them raiding the bird feeders. The then-wife got me a book, something like "101 Ways to Fight Squirrels".

While the book was peppered with squirrel history and lore, I don't think any of the passive ways could beat a shooting contest, imho.

I'll continue to pass on even considering to consume them.

FWIW, pre-WWII editions of "The Joy of Cooking" have detailed instructions for skinning/cleaning fresh squirrel for cooking.