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.