My folks feed the birds the squirrels and their cats a mile north of LAX I thinks its a most sane and enjoyable endeavor
I have a bumper crop of squirrels this year, the hickory trees way back in the east yard keeps then well fed. Prince Charles is more than welcome to cull the herd, but this old timer named Arthur will probably show up soon for a few days and fill his freezer.
I don’t eat them but they can be destructive to gardens, screens, lawn furniture cushions etc... that’s why Arthur comes around and plinks. He loves him some squirrel.