Are regular tree squirrels eatable?

Answer 1

all tree squirrels
BUT
they are Game animals and you need a license..

Answer 2

Yes, of course. It's just a culture thing that people in most industrialized countries don't eat squirrels. And it's probably unlawful to kill squirrels in most countries.
Actually, any animal is edible, as long as it is not poisonous.
In some countries, mostly third-world countries, domesticated animals( cats, dogs, monkeys) are consumed. And even in modern societies, animals like snakes and alligators are prepared and eaten as delicacies.
So, Yes, squirrels are edible.

Answer 3

Red or Fox squirrels and Gray squirrels are both very good to eat. The reds are bigger and easier to hit. The grays are small and very fast. There are many recipes for them and I like most of them. Bar-B-Que, fried, or made into a polenta sauce is good also.

Answer 4

Never done it, but heard from those who claim to have. I am told they are very hard to skin. Also, keep in mind there is very little meat on a common tree squirrel. UNLESS you have an easy-to-access bird feeder.

Answer 5

Wow! Are you from the South? I never hear of eating squirels here on the West Coast

Answer 6

very edible...according to my ex-boyfriend. He would shoot 'em...skin 'em & cook 'em. I have had squirrel one time in a stew & didn't know what it was...just knew that the stew tasted like crap...never again! And yesss...who would want to eat a rodent?!...p.s...i live in the midwest.

Answer 7

Yes, they are. Quite gamey tasting though.

Don't forget to get a license or you will be eating state food.

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

My cat has no trouble with them

Answer 10

Not if you have a nut allergy.