http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/dining/07squirrel.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/dining/07squirrel.html?_r=1)
Some of the early paragraphs of the piece...
While some have difficulty with the cuteness versus deliciousness ratio â€" that adorable little face, those itty-bitty claws â€" many feel that eating squirrel is a way to do something good for the environment while enjoying a unique gastronomical experience.
With literally millions of squirrels rampaging throughout England, Scotland and Wales at any given time, squirrels need to be controlled by culls. This means that hunters, gamekeepers, trappers and the Forestry Commission (the British equivalent of forest rangers) provide a regular supply of the meat to British butchers, restaurants, pâté and pasty makers and so forth.
The situation is more than simply a matter of having too many squirrels. In fact, there is a war raging in Squirreltown: invading interlopers (gray squirrels introduced from North America over the past century or more) are crowding out a British icon, the indigenous red squirrel immortalized by Beatrix Potter and cherished by generations since. The grays take over the reds' habitat, eat voraciously and harbor a virus named squirrel parapox (harmless to humans) that does not harm grays but can devastate reds. (Reports indicate, though, that the reds are developing resistance.)
Much more where that came from! [thumbsup]
ginger squirrels must die
Taste like chicken?? [cheeky]
Many people in my neck of the woods would have gone hungry if it wasn't for squirrels ~
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 07, 2009, 07:34:05 AM
Many people in my neck of the woods would have gone hungry if it wasn't for squirrels ~
JM
Have you seen the white squirrels in brevard, nc? Creepy.
Yea, those are weird. While I was in Canada, I say a black squirrel too! Didn't know about them!
JM
we've got a family of reds that live in a large hemlock on our property...
(i call 'em rusty)
we've also got a bunch of overweight gray's...
i'm not that hungry...
They need more fishers.
We have tons of black squirrels here in Texas. They live in the ground and can be quite a nuisance. I have a name for them but it is politically incorrect and may be offensive.
Tasty, and a great substitute for chihuahua.
i was watching Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations
... they had hamster for lunch on the way to Machu Picchu...
That would have to be one plump hamster
I think they were guinea pigs.
Quote from: pndwind on January 07, 2009, 08:44:37 AM
I think they were guinea pigs.
you're right [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
damn Greys will take a .22 round center mass and keep on chittering
they are cybernetic
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/squirrel-emoticon.gif)
Some squirrels are cute [laugh]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5gFkw6YC0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5gFkw6YC0)
Quote from: Mother on January 07, 2009, 10:57:20 AM
damn Greys will take a .22 round center mass and keep on chittering
they are cybernetic
Thats what I bought my 17HMR for.(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/devil-smiley-024.gif)
Quote from: Mother on January 07, 2009, 10:57:20 AM
damn Greys will take a .22 round center mass and keep on chittering
they are cybernetic
Locals here use .410 shotguns for 'em. That stops that chittering!
JM
Quote from: Ducaholic on January 07, 2009, 11:04:22 AM
Thats what I bought my 17HMR for.(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/devil-smiley-024.gif)
Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 07, 2009, 11:06:59 AM
Locals here use .410 shotguns for 'em. That stops that chittering!
JM
Me too, love the hmr and an old 16g single when they get too close
can't let 'em get to close or they will mesmerise you with the chittering
me and the greys have a long ugly history
Quote from: JBubble on January 07, 2009, 11:04:11 AM
Some squirrels are cute [laugh]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5gFkw6YC0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5gFkw6YC0)
they changed it
now it is just some stupid music
that blows
Quote from: Mother on January 07, 2009, 11:17:38 AM
they changed it
now it is just some stupid music
that blows
god damnit
i know the article is new....but didnt someone post this before? is NY Times starting to reuse articles???
Eitherway, if someone can get me a clean squirrel id eat it. DOes that even exist though?
Quote from: He Man on January 07, 2009, 11:51:55 AM
i know the article is new....but didnt someone post this before? is NY Times starting to reuse articles???
Eitherway, if someone can get me a clean squirrel id eat it. DOes that even exist though?
fire cleanses all
that is why you cook them
Quote from: He Man on January 07, 2009, 11:51:55 AM
i know the article is new....but didnt someone post this before? is NY Times starting to reuse articles???
Eitherway, if someone can get me a clean squirrel id eat it. DOes that even exist though?
First animal I ever shot & ate was a wild squirrel. Last time I did that. Pheasants & ducks are much better.
mitt
Quote from: He Man on January 07, 2009, 11:51:55 AM
i know the article is new....but didnt someone post this before? is NY Times starting to reuse articles???
Eitherway, if someone can get me a clean squirrel id eat it. DOes that even exist though?
Yes, The Times did a Derby ;D
You will have to come over and kill and clean your own damn squirrel. Stealth and a silencer required.
Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 07, 2009, 07:34:05 AM
Many people in my neck of the woods would have gone hungry if it wasn't for squirrels ~
JM
We got the common grey, exotic black, an occasional red, non of them white ones though. Send yer neighbors on up!
This is the NYC, so, as stated in the post above.
They've invaded my desk at work!!! Help!!!!
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3180648042_6785a3da02.jpg?v=0)
Run for your life!