Field Dressing a Squirrel

The main thing after is checking the liver. It should be bright red, if not the animal may be sick. There are good and bad times to gather. Naturally late winter, or early spring will have a higher percentage of sick weakened squirrels.

It is hard to do the first time. Squirrels are beautiful creatures. I thank the animal since it sacrificed it's life for me. Respect is vital for you in any trapping or hunting. We've lost this when we go to a grocery store and acquire meat that came from overcrowded animals that were cruelly treated.

Soaking the squirrel meat overnight in a brine will remove gamey taste as will outside grilling. Hungry people will easily eat squirrel.



Make certain you don't contaminate the meat by puncturing any organs. Cook all game well done.