Bushy Tails

[Walleye Joe]

I've been having a field day with the Squirrels behind the house. 5 of them last week!
One of the gray ones would have gotten away if he hadn't been trying to steal one of my CX's. :eusa_naughty:

[DUBBYA ARE]

Ought-OH.....you been practicing.........Ain't Ya?? :eusa_think: :eusa_wall: :eusa_naughty: :eusa_hand: :PDT_Armataz_01_27: :PDT_Armataz_01_25:* ..............DUBBYA* ARE

[Jerry]

I got over 70 of the tree rats this alone......they are a PITA !

[Walleye Joe]

Ought-OH.....you been practicing.........Ain't Ya?? :eusa_think: :eusa_wall: :eusa_naughty: :eusa_hand: :PDT_Armataz_01_27: :PDT_Armataz_01_25:* ..............DUBBYA* ARE


....you bet your sweet bippy I've been practicing. I ain't gonna get whooped by no 80 pound girl either.* :5sigh:* Sorry Shorty, .....we still* :love5: ya!

Jerry,
Dang man, I thought I was infested with those flea bitten tree varmits....I've busted probably 20 or more.....but 70...WOW

[justout]

Hey Walleye, there is a reason that God created bushytails with a head larger than a 12 ring. Or are you one of those connoisseurs who love deep-fried squirrelheads? Can I expect to dine on these creatures at the Mo Bragging Rights? Huh, SquirrelEye Joe?

[Tejas Raz]

Trophy class material WR. You gonna mount them? Like all in a row, standing on their feet in Griz style grrrring at ya.

Like that Missouri Heart Shot best! :D

[Panzer]

I thought I was the only person that hunted small game with a bow. It's not something you see discussed very often.

You seem to have a lot better luck than I do though. Nice shootin'

[Walleye Joe]

Hey Walleye, there is a reason that God created bushytails with a head larger than a 12 ring. Or are you one of those connoisseurs who love deep-fried squirrelheads? Can I expect to dine on these creatures at the Mo Bragging Rights? Huh, SquirrelEye Joe?

Squirrel brains......it's what's for dinner!.......YUK!* :PDT_Armataz_01_02: :5ok:* :5ok: ,* I'll start shootin' for the head. Pictures to follow......when?...* I don't know. There're getting to be few and far between 'round heere these days. :icon_lol:* How many of them nasty things do you want? I'll bring 'em.....you cook 'em, Deal???* Let me know so I can quit feeding the foxes, owls, hawks and oppossums!* I hate squirrels! :mumum:* I live in a log home and the beastards chew the ends of the logs in the springtime....sooooooooo, if one gets a little too close to the house... :merror: on their part!* I agree with Jerry...they are a PITA!


Like that Missouri Heart Shot best!* * :D.....me too!


I thought I was the only person that hunted small game with a bow.* It's not something you see discussed very often.

You seem to have a lot better luck than I do though.* Nice shootin' Panzerman, I don't shoot at 'em if they're more than 15 yds away.

[Jerry]

Joe,

From what I was told by someone who supposedly knows them, they will move in from another area when the dominant ones are gone....one thing about it , I wont ever starv to death ...lol

[DUBBYA ARE]

Can I expect to dine on these creatures at the Mo Bragging Rights? Huh, SquirrelEye Joe?


SquirrelEyeJoe :PDT_Armataz_01_22: ...I like the sound of that justout :PDT_Armataz_01_34:
And we better be having Fresh Walleye at the BRS :PDT_Armataz_01_29: :PDT_Armataz_01_28:



Trophy class material WR. You gonna mount them? Like all in a row, standing on their feet in Griz style grrrring at ya.

Like that Missouri Heart Shot best! :D


Raz...I'll bet hes stuffing them with cotton balls as we speak :PDT_Armataz_01_23:
And Joe....ain't nothin wrong with a Good Missouri Heart Shot....Thats a GOOD SOLID five :PDT_Armataz_01_28: :PDT_Armataz_01_34: :PDT_Armataz_01_29:
Now...leave the cute little critters alone, and go catch some fish :PDT_Armataz_01_29: :PDT_Armataz_01_22: :PDT_Armataz_01_25: ......DUBBYA* ARE

[Walleye Joe]

* :PDT_Armataz_01_34: :PDT_Armataz_01_29:
Now...leave the cute little critters alone, and go catch some fish :PDT_Armataz_01_29: :PDT_Armataz_01_22: :PDT_Armataz_01_25: ......DUBBYA* ARE



WR, the river has been messed up for a while and I just spent last weekend in Kansas.* *:eusa_dance: Right next door to Cabela's. * :eusa_drool: Dern the bad luck!* I had a blast....the Mrs.....well you know....I sent her off on her own little shopping adventure. http://www.geocities.com/walleyejoe10/Copyofdriving.gif

Just heered from a friend that the river is "fishable" again, soooooooo....I may try my luck Tuesday if the weather holds out!
http://www.geocities.com/walleyejoe10/walleyejig1.gif

[Tejas Raz]

I know why they're not as many around...

I think calling all their rat-looking buddies over and they're regrouping for a counter assault!

[4X-24 BOB]

Squirreleye Joe *:D nothin like fried squirrel, Gravy and scratch bisquits man now thats what I call eatin ! *Good shootin Joe ! Don't throw them tree rats to the possums ! Bring em to the braggin shoot ! :occasion14:

[B-DUB]

I hear ya...... Man I hate them things also!!!! :angry:

You know what they say ......Squirells are just fuzzy rat's with good PR!!! hehehe

I have gotton a couple out of my back yard this fall. I haven't done it in a while but I sure do have a lot of the little bas#@&*$ around my house! :icon_rabbit:


Idea!!! :D

We should have a ASN squirrel shootin contest! :PDT_Armataz_01_35:

Have maybe 2 categories:

1) most squirrels shot. :PDT_Armataz_01_40: :PDT_Armataz_53: :PDT_Armataz_01_35:

2) Best shot. :new_snipersmilie:

Just post the pics to count and we can all judge!

[Pa Trophy Man]

Nice shootin Joe :)

[Walleye Joe]

Hey Walleye, there is a reason that God created bushytails with a head larger than a 12 ring. Or are you one of those connoisseurs who love deep-fried squirrelheads? Can I expect to dine on these creatures at the Mo Bragging Rights? Huh, SquirrelEye Joe?


OK Justout!* :D,

I took your advise and went for the head. Good clean shot with NO damage to the body!* :eusa_clap:
This is my last one of the season. It ends today!* :icon_cry: :5sigh:

[Tejas Raz]

Good shot Joe... Nice way to end the season!

[justout]

Way to go Joe! Really makes me grin to see that shot. :D Now I'm ready for my fishing lesson. Might try below Truman Dam in the next coupla weeks for the Wally's.

[Oldaro]

Walleye Joe, that last hit was the best. And with the best type of arrowhead for the job. Those others, shot centrally with the fieldpoint, not so good. I'd prefer the hammer-type point, at least the .357 casing over the arrow tip... unless you prefer to pin your game to the ground.
One major thing to be pointed out: You seem to be among us who take the camera along wherever we go. That's the best way to share!

[imanut2]

Hey WJ...put these where you can access them in the future...who says us northerners don't know how to cook...* :D


BBQ Squirrel

~ 4 squirrels, quartered
~ 3 tbsp salt
~ 2 tsp pepper
~ 1 tsp garlic powder
~ 1 tsp onion powder
~ your favorite dry rub
~ 15 charcoal briquets
~ 3 handfuls hickory chips
~ your favorite bbq sauce*


In a large pot, boil the squirrel in water seasoned with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder for 1 hour or until tender.

In the meantime, soak the hickory chips in water. Light the charcoal and let them get white hot. Place them to one side of your grill.

Remove the squirrel from the water and pat dry. Coat with your favorite dry rub.

Add one handful of wood chips to the hot coals.

Place squirrel on grill across from the hot coals. Cover and smoke for 1 hour. Add a handful of wood chips every half hour.

Add last of the wood chips and baste squirrel with bbq sauce. Smoke for another half hour basting another 3 - 4 times.

Serve with mashed potatoes, sweet corn and buttermilk bisquits.

Enjoy!*

Chicken Fried Squirrel

~ quartered and cleaned squirrels, 1 per person
~ buttermilk
~ OldBay seasoning
~ flour
~ salt & pepper
~ shortening

Soak squirrel meat for at least an hour in buttermilk.

Combine the flour & OldBay until you can see the flour turn light pink. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste.

Heat up your shortening to 375 degrees in a iron skillet or deep fryer deep enough to cover the meat.

Roll or shake your meat in the flour mix and fry until the coating is golden brown.

Take it out and place it on a rack to drain. Place it in your oven for about 1/2 hour at 275 degrees.

Serve and Enjoy!*


Squirrel Stew*

~ 3 squirrels, cleaned and cut up
~ 1/4 cup all purpose flour
~ 1 teaspoon salt
~ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
~ 2 slices bacon
~ 2 tablespoons butter
~ 5 cups of water
~ 1 - 28 oz can whole tomatoes
~ 1 chopped onion
~ 1 heaping tablespoon of brown sugar
~ 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
~ 1 - 10 oz package frozen lima beans
~ 1 cup frozen corn
~ 3 tablespoons all purpose flour*

Combine 1/4 cup flour, salt and pepper. Coat the squirrel pieces.

In a Dutch oven, combine bacon and butter over medium heat until butter melts. Add squirrel and brown.

Add water, tomatoes, onion and brown sugar and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove squirrel pieces and let cool. Remove meat from bones.

Add meat, potatoes, beans and corn to Dutch oven. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until potatoes are tender.

Mix 3 tablespoons of flour with 3 tablespoons of cold water, then stir into stew. Heat to boiling.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, bubbly.

Serve with warm rolls and enjoy!*