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I'm aware that hunting / trapping isn't permitted on the AT
But, if in the event you accidentally kill a squirrel... waste not...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RlK0Xd4c2c
Anybody have any recipes / experiences?
Ramble~On
02-12-2009, 13:45
:eek: No No No - Don't kill the little furries !
We need them to put out forest fires and such!
Here :D WATCH THIS ! It's true, little fur covered forest critters actually put out forest fires!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8knlKqClc
They all do it !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkEbIaZnUTs
Please....if you love the forests - don't kill the little critters.
And....ah......the mom in that first video was kinda hot!
mister krabs
02-12-2009, 13:46
I want one.
I trap squirrels in the attic every few months, and have been thinking about getting an air rifle for a preemptive strike. I've been wondering how to clean them, I've heard they have some glands that have to be cut out.
Ramble~On
02-12-2009, 13:50
I want one.
I trap squirrels in the attic every few months, and have been thinking about getting an air rifle for a preemptive strike. I've been wondering how to clean them, I've heard they have some glands that have to be cut out.
:eek::eek::eek: Those are the glands that'll save the forests from fires and such !
I want one.
I trap squirrels in the attic every few months, and have been thinking about getting an air rifle for a preemptive strike. I've been wondering how to clean them, I've heard they have some glands that have to be cut out.
Iunno about glands, I just remove all the entrails it has then boil the rest in turkey stock (i've got metric tonnes leftover from thanksgiving, anybody want?)
I'm aware that hunting / trapping isn't permitted on the AT
You are mistaken (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.795531/).
Click on squirrel info please (http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=458&q=150601) to read an article provided by PGC.
BMECC The Keepers of the Appalachian Trail (http://www.berkshistory.org/articles/trail.html) gather annually at their Rentschler Arboretum to feast upon Nature's bounty. Those who don't know from squirrel and desire to participate should watch BMECC's schedule.
Bulldawg
02-12-2009, 15:22
LW can tell you what to do with your squirrels!
sheepdog
02-12-2009, 15:24
Cut off the head, feet and tail. Cut a slit in the skin in the middle of the back so you can stick two fingers of each hand under the skin. Pull you hands appart (towards the head and tail )and the skin should come of pretty easy. Remove the entrails, rinse and cook.
I haven't skinned one in many years, but seem to recall they are not as easy to skin as rabbits and a pliers or two can come in handy for those which have spent some time in a game pouch.
sheepdog
02-12-2009, 15:31
If you can clean them while they are still warm, it is much easier.
I've never had four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, but I have often thought squirrels belonged in pasties (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasty). I wonder if you could provide us with a recipe sheepdog?
sheepdog
02-12-2009, 15:34
I've never had four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, but I have often thought squirrels belonged in pasties.
You have pasties in PA? I thought that was northern Michigan food.
mister krabs
02-12-2009, 15:38
You have pasties in PA? I thought that was northern Michigan food.
I thought strippers were everywhere!
http://www.bridalwave.tv/pasties.jpg
Funkmeister
02-12-2009, 15:41
I thought pasties were what dancing women wore while onstage.
To the poster who wants to shoot squirrels in the attic: Wear safety glasses. The geometry of a former attic of mine often had an errant BB bouncing back into my face while small game hunting those little ba$tard$ who chewed thru the eaves. The dot on my forehead does not imply that I am from the Indian sub-continent.
pasty with an 'a' like in avalanche.
You have pasties in PA? I thought that was northern Michigan food.
I 1st became acquainted with them when I visited Michigan and have since prepared them myself on occasion. The home in which I was raised was populated by avid hunters where squirrels were baked into pies.
Today I learned something when I read the Wiki pastie article which contained the following gem:
Cornish miner migrants helped to spread pasties into the rest of the world during the 19th century. As tin mining in Cornwall began to fail, miners brought their expertise and traditions to new mining regions around the world. As a result, pasties can be found in many regions, including:
The slate belt mining region of eastern Pennsylvania (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania), including the towns of Bangor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangor,_Pennsylvania), East Bangor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Bangor,_Pennsylvania), Pen Argyl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pen_Argyl,_Pennsylvania) and Wind Gap (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_Gap,_Pennsylvania) where many churches to this day hold "pastie suppers" or sell the items as a means of making money for their parishes.
mister krabs
02-12-2009, 15:54
I thought pasties were what dancing women wore while onstage.
To the poster who wants to shoot squirrels in the attic: Wear safety glasses. The geometry of a former attic of mine often had an errant BB bouncing back into my face while small game hunting those little ba$tard$ who chewed thru the eaves. The dot on my forehead does not imply that I am from the Indian sub-continent.
Dang man, I wouldn't shoot in the attic!
I want to sit on the back deck with a frosty and pick the little rats outta the trees.
LW can tell you what to do with your squirrels!
I've indicated on more than one occasion what he can do with his comments!;)
Dang man, I wouldn't shoot in the attic!
I want to sit on the back deck with a frosty and pick the little rats outta the trees.
Gotta be real careful! Check-out this story: http://courierpostonline.com/article/20090104/NEWS01/90104003
Bulldawg
02-12-2009, 16:14
I've indicated on more than one occasion what he can do with his comments too!;)
Enlighten us then oh wise one?
Ramble~On
02-12-2009, 16:17
What's left to eat ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjDQZMILoAE
and what are you going to do when the squirrels have had enough and start to fight back ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwlmzcoInvs
Hooligan
02-12-2009, 16:22
I must say, from experience, red squirrel roasted over an open fire is delicious. I'm sure grey (more common here in PA) would be similar, but now that I'm older and realize they are just fuzzy tailed rats they seem less appealing.
..still, that creepy @ss lady did make some mean looking squirrel-burger-snack-thingies
Ramble~On
02-12-2009, 16:31
that creepy @ss lady did make some mean looking squirrel-burger-snack-thingies
:-? I think Heidi's kinda hot myself....with some intensive speech therapy...I'll bet she could be taught to speak southern...
budforester
02-12-2009, 16:35
Cut off the head, feet and tail. Cut a slit in the skin in the middle of the back so you can stick two fingers of each hand under the skin. Pull you hands appart (towards the head and tail )and the skin should come of pretty easy. Remove the entrails, rinse and cook.
I get too much hair on them that way… clumsy, I guess. Years back, I learned another way: cut crossways at base of the tail, between tail and anus. Turn blade and cut through joint of backbone/ tail. Hold the tail under your foot (a stump or block is helpful) and pull him backwards out of the hide. Cut off the feet to loose him from the hide. I found a video; here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AVwthXgMA
boarstone
02-12-2009, 16:42
Don't read, close your eyes, I just cooked up 8 of'em for jerky! Yum, yum:)
They all be de-boned and stew'n over night in chili sauce powder w/some liquid smoke and soy sauce......Big ole' grays....
Enlighten us then oh wise one?
I have better things to do with my time. Use the search feature if you want some choice retorts. One of my favorites was when I suggested he chase his tail.:D
sheepdog
02-12-2009, 19:44
I've never had four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, but I have often thought squirrels belonged in pasties (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasty). I wonder if you could provide us with a recipe sheepdog?
Roll the pieces in flour and brown in a hot pan. Put in a crock pot with a can of cream of mushroom soup. cook on low about 6 hours.
You can also use your favorite chicken frying breading. If the squirrels are a little tough after you brown them add water and cover until tender. Then take the lid off and crisp up.