City Squirrels

[Guest clownsdd]

Anyone know of any reason "city squirrels" would not be fit to eat?

I want to clear the yard of some critters, but would hate to waste the meat.

[nightrunner]

not now. in the summer though they get parasites in them and none are fit to eat safely, but there is no difference in city squirrels and country squirrels. just dont get caught shooting them. (illegal discharge or firearm in city limits)

[Mike.357]

if you are going to kill them for food you ought to feed them for a month or so to fatten them up

[Guest clownsdd]

Thanks,

pellet gun, been eatin' outa the bird feeder.

Grandson needs to kill one.

I would only shoot "in season".

[nightrunner]

a .22short would be quiet enough to get away with...

[Guest nraforlife]

I've heard that a 32oz coke bottle taped over the muzzle acts as a silencer for a few rds of 22. But that is illegal and highly discouraged.

[Bocephus]

I've heard that a 32oz coke bottle taped over the muzzle acts as a silencer for a few rds of 22. But that is illegal and highly discouraged.

Would be difficult to use the front site with a 32oz bottle taped to he muzzle.

[Fadex]

Subsonic ammo like the Remington CB's would work too. They are extremely quiet.

[Oh Shoot]

not now. in the summer though they get parasites in them and none are fit to eat safely, ...

You probably mean "wolves"? (bot fly larva)

While gross looking, these have no effect on squirrel meat, are not in the least harmful to humans (or generally, even to the squirrel).

- OS

Edited January 18, 2009 by OhShoot

[enfield]

Anyone know of any reason "city squirrels" would not be fit to eat?

You first!

[Oh Shoot]

You first!

I'll take em, preferably already skinned.

Need at least four, though, to make it worthwhile for pot of squirrel and dumplings.

Will also take city rabbits and doves.

- OS

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

Break action air rifle = win

[Guest clownsdd]

we used to wait till the first frost for rabbit hunting cause of the "wolves" in the meat.

gonna use a break down pellet gun or my pump pistol.

[Guest 70below]

Good idea to wear rubber gloves when skinning squirrels, rabbits, or rodents to prevent against tularemia.

[war4peace]

This thread might be helpful:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15245

[towerclimber37]

or, better yet, you can get subsonic .22 ammo..it would be a lot quieter, even without a can..

[Guest grimel]

Learn to make and use a wire snare, no noise and you can catch more than one a day until they are gone.