Albino Squirrels?

Ballistictip · 01-03-2003, 07:58 PM

I've seen an albino squirrel in the woods my son and I are going to be hunting. This is the first albino I've ever seen. The question is should I let my son take it? If so, do you think I should have it mounted? Just wondering what everybody's opinion would be and how rare are they.

bhw · 01-03-2003, 10:37 PM

As an avid squirrel hunter, would shoot the squirrel an have
it mounted, for sure!!
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Ridge Runner · 01-04-2003, 06:57 AM

same here, I already got a black one mounted
RR

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Tree climber · 01-04-2003, 02:14 PM

here also,have a black but no white.
go for it.

I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

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GaBowman · 01-04-2003, 05:54 PM

Ballistictip,

Knowing that some folks do shoot the fox squirrels for their meat, my feelings on fox squirrels differ. Unless you plan to mount the animal I feel it is a waste to shoot these animals due to the fact that they are so rare. Wouldnt it be nice if fox squirrels were as abundant as the common gray squirrel? Just an opinion...

GB

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Ballistictip · 01-04-2003, 06:06 PM

This one wasn't a fox squirrel. It was an albino gray squirrel. Actually, I saw my first fox squirrel back during bow season. It was black and white and almost twice the size of a gray but I let it go. The one my son and I are after is definately an albino gray squirrel. We didn't see it today or any others for that matter. So, since it's not a fox squirrel would you still take it if the chance arises and have it mounted.

Shane

Ridge Runner · 01-04-2003, 07:19 PM

Here in wv, 30 years ago fox squirrels were an oddity, now fox squirrels outnumber greys 2-1, have taken about a dozen black fox squirrels and 3 solid black greys. Have never saw an albino of either.
RR

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Ridge Runner · 01-06-2003, 02:06 PM

Whats wrong with eating fox squirrels? I've eaten thousands of them. Lots more meat that grays and tastes the same. only way to tell the difference other than size after cooking is different color bones.
RR

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swampchopper · 01-09-2003, 05:54 AM

I have never seen an albino either. I agree with RIDGERUNNER, squirrels are delicious. Eat what you kill. We make delicious gumbos down here in Louisiana, served over rice, and I tell you what, ya always come back for more.
Swampchopper