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Ignorant Bunny and Squirrel Question

Old 12-01-2004, 06:57 AM
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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!!
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Old 12-01-2004, 07:53 AM
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I just skin em---gut em---eat em---or freeze em.
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Old 12-01-2004, 08:29 AM
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I soak mine in a bowl of salt water overnight. It draws out the blood. Then I freeze them.
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Old 12-01-2004, 11:11 AM
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I boil the carcassas and tear the meat off of the bone, then freeze, or freeze the whole raw carcass.
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Old 12-01-2004, 12:23 PM
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i use the salt water technique described above
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Old 12-01-2004, 08:28 PM
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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!!
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Old 12-02-2004, 09:12 AM
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And if the squirrils don't do it for you, I've got a great recipie for the neihbors cat.
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Old 12-06-2004, 06:51 PM
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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
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Old 12-07-2004, 04:28 AM
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I clean them , remove the musk glandes from under the front legs,wash real good cut up season and cook.goooooooooood eating.
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