Ignorant Bunny and Squirrel Question

[Alaric]

Howdy folks. Awesome forum! It's nice to see all the friendly hunters here together.

Got a rather stupid question here. I've been deer hunting most my life, but I have decided this year to go after our furry little critters as well. I am not worried bout skinning/gutting cuz I would assume it is basically like a really small deer My question is this, do you have to (or would it even be better to) age the meat like you do a deer? I've known a few squirrel hunters over the years and they have done a few things that would lead me to believe that you dont. Just thought I would check. Thanks all!!

[sour01]

I just skin em---gut em---eat em---or freeze em.

[etothepii]

I soak mine in a bowl of salt water overnight. It draws out the blood. Then I freeze them.

[charlie brown]

I boil the carcassas and tear the meat off of the bone, then freeze, or freeze the whole raw carcass.

[adkfreeridex]

i use the salt water technique described above

[Alaric]

Well fellas I really appreciate the info!!

Seein as there lots of the critters around here I suppose I will just have to try them all and figure out which of your suggestions best fits mine and my wife's tastes.

Thanks again!!

[pharaoh2]

And if the squirrils don't do it for you, I've got a great recipie for the neihbors cat.

[bushmaster_5bko]

I skin em .. gut em.. then we soak them in some salt water for about 30=40 minutes.. takes out some of the wild game taste

[Tree climber]

I clean them , remove the musk glandes from under the front legs,wash real good cut up season and cook.goooooooooood eating.