Got out at last

[lizz]

Couldn't get out till this morning and didn't have alot of time but was fun.
This was the first meat for the Jackie Brown gun.
28 ga.
60 gr.3F
1 oz. 6 shot.

By docorlin at 2012-09-05
The one is small, he was with 3 other little ones and I thought I'd let them grow up for next year.

 

[VEARL]

Nice pic of your 28 Ga. Two tree tigers are good eating.
Can't wait to get my 28 Ga. bloody.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Excellent :hatsoff:

Brits.

 

[cynthialee]

Spiffy!

All you squirl eaters have piqued my interest. I have been wondering what tree rat tastes like lately. This picture isn't helping me shake that thought.

:grin:

 

[jamesthomas]

Tree rats taste great! young ones esp. I used to fry them up then make a gravy and add some dumplin's. Yum!

 

[George]

Good hunt, thanks. I like your gun, how about some particulars of it. If I remember it has a 46" barrel? What brand?

Cynthialee, this is what tree rat tastes like.

Spence

 

[hanshi]

That is an attractive gun, IMO. I like it. And you did real good with them squirrels. :thumbsup:

 

[wattlebuster]

I like the gun. Darn good pic. And Spence your killing this fat redneck. Our season dont start for another month an them squirrel an gravy looks oh so good :thumbsup:

 

[Paul R]

Cinthialee, I hope you have something other then red squirrels where you are. They are pretty tiny & with their diet of pine cones, I'm not sure they would even taste good. They're all we have around here, but can't even shoot them as they are classified as furbearers.
If you have the greys, or better yet, fox squirrels (they're bigger) give 'em a try. They can be a pain to skin, if you've never done one before, but I'm sure a PM to a member who knows would get you a few hints.
Paul

 

[BrownBear]

I have been wondering what tree rat tastes like lately.

I've noticed that it depends a lot on the individual species and what it's been eating. Overall I'd rate it "in the neighborhood" of the thigh meat on a turkey, but a little dryer. It compares well to snowshoe hare, but I don't know if you've ever tried that. Even a "strong" one comes off as simply having more flavor to me, rather than being objectionable.

I'll tell you this for sure: I sure miss having them around, since moving up here close to 40 years ago. And I'll go out of my way to hunt them in the lower 48 any chance I get. Sounds crazy I'm sure from a guy living in big game heaven here in Alaska, but I've even considered making a "squirrel safari" to several different states.

 

[lizz]

Thanks all.

Spence,your right on the barrel.
JB 28 ga. smooth rifle
46" barrel
large siler
plain maple stock w/wood patch box.
I've had it since last winter and was not able to hunt with it till now.
I'll be back out in the morning.

 

[longcruise]

09/05/12 11:11 AM - Post#1187120
Cynthialee, this is what tree rat tastes like.

Just looking at that pic and I can taste it!! :thumbsup:

 

[stone knife]

Good hunt, thanks. I like your gun, how about some particulars of it. If I remember it has a 46" barrel? What brand?

Cynthialee, this is what tree rat tastes like.

Spence

Now that's eatin :hatsoff:

 

[Roguedog]

Nice gun, nice hunt and I hope you enjoy those squirrels. I think Spence has got it figured out. That is exactly how I prepare my squirrels.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Mmmmmmmmm.

Spence, your pictures always look good . . . but that one smells and tastes good. :hatsoff:

 

[Paul R]

Brownbear, I'm with you on the need for an ocassional squirrel safari. I grew up in Iowa and I know a lot of what I do hunting bigger game is what I learned hunting squirrels.
Paul

 

[chance]

Congrats on Great Hunt!!

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Great hunt,enjoy the taste of them.Our season just opened,can't wait to get out.Griz

 

[VTdeerhunter]

Nice looking gun, and congrats on making meat...

 

[Huntnut]

That makes me hungry now.