In many parts of the US eating squirrel is not uncommon...but to us city folk it is a stand off-ish kinda thing. We call them rats with fluffy tails . But in a survival situation squirrel is actually a viable meat to eat.
When I think of eating squirrel the first thing that comes to mind is rabies, diseases and parasites. But it seems that we should be fine for the most part. The USGS states "...parasite is of no public health significance and properly cooked meat from infected animals is safe to eat".
But I personally would avoid any animal that appears to be sick to play it on the safe side.
This is a great PDF Click Here written by the National Wildlife Health Center - USGS on "What meat you can eat"
Once you get that bad boy, then what......well here is a fantastic PDF on how to skin and gut them for eating.
Once you get that bad boy, then what......well here is a fantastic PDF on how to skin and gut them for eating.
How to butcher a squirrel PDF Click Here (PG13)
When reading all the info on them....I do not see that it taste like chicken anywhere...but if you marinade it well with some wild edibles you can have a tasty meal.
When reading all the info on them....I do not see that it taste like chicken anywhere...but if you marinade it well with some wild edibles you can have a tasty meal.
Song for this post has to be Primus - Eyes of the Squirrel (love primus seen them half dozen times)
And now this song is stuck in my head!!!! The Eyes of the Squirrel are watching!!!!!!! Sing along time!
And now this song is stuck in my head!!!! The Eyes of the Squirrel are watching!!!!!!! Sing along time!
