Whats Really On The Menu

[Matt In Oklahoma]

In my area, there are many oaks of many different varieties. All acorns can be made edible, some easier than others. Peel them, chop them up and boil them in a few changes of water till it stays clear. Then you have a source of protein, carbs and fat. Most will not even consider eating the acorns, so it is a source which will likely last awhile. Some good books on edibles in your area will be a lifesaver, and an eyeopener. One more place where knowledge is power, and ignorance is deadly.

Awesome!
These around here need to be boiled and drained at least 3 times to remove the tannic acids. They can be mashed and dried into a flour. Not near as tasty as flour but there is a reason its not sold in the stores over the other choices. Unfortunately for whatever reason i have none right here where i'm living at but we have several varities nearby

[Matt In Oklahoma]

The other other white meat :) after PAW of course cause right now i want this little guy around to take of bugs n such. Thats why he got moved from in front of the mower

[MustangGal]

I have eaten cookies made with acorn flour. They weren't very tasty, but I wasn't very hungry either.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I have eaten cookies made with acorn flour. They weren't very tasty, but I wasn't very hungry either.

Hunger does make a good cook

[Matt In Oklahoma]

While I was just admiring this little feller we don't have in my neck of the woods this groundhog might be a tasty little critter. Anyone know for sure?

[Pop_45]

Ground hog is good if roasted. Just a little greasy.

[EX121]

Ground hog is very good, and the hide make nice blankets. You need abut 50 of the hides. Skin them then starting near a back leg and working towards the center cut it into one continuous strip 1/2 inch strip. Then hang it up in a tree and let the wind twist it up. Once they are all dry weave them into a blanket.
You can do the same thing with green rabbit skins also.
Since they are not tanned you must keep them dry and they don't last a long time.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

maybe this shouldnt be on the menu

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/25/dozens-fall-ill-after-eating-guinea-pig-at-minnesota-festival/?intcmp=obinsite

hmm what could possibly go wrong eating little furry creatures at an ecuadorian festival out of the back of a van LMAO

[kev80]

Guinea- pig is really good, the issue is the source. Which is an concern. With all the chemical plants and such.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Guinea- pig is really good, the issue is the source. Which is an concern. With all the chemical plants and such.

I've always heard they were good, wouldnt mind trying one
whats the best way to cook/eat them?

[kev80]

BBQ, make sure it's one ment for eating and an pet store buy. I tried it while I was south America.

[kev80]

Not an pet store buy

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Not an pet store buy

gotcha, thanks

[justanothergunnut]

If you like dove, You'll love robin. Start trying different animals now. An adult air rifle is the perfect tool to harvest large numbers of small animals. This is where the "my 22lr is a better choice than any BB Gun" argument is put to the test. You really want people hearing you fire off 22's several times a day several times a week???? Harvest farthest away from home first if you are able that way should the time come that you can't wander far the animals will still be close to home and easy to take. Although small birds & squirrels arent the smartest of animals they will learn what hunting is and become more difficult to take especially if you are hunting them several times a week

[Matt In Oklahoma]

If you like dove, You'll love robin. Start trying different animals now.

As long a a feller or lady was not to break any laws in doing so right now cause we sure don't wanna promote that ;-)
I can only say I've eaten pretty much everything in this state because that's they way we were raised back then but certain things "are frowned upon by this establishment" :mad: these days so I can't really talk about them LOL
I can tell you that when I go to rattlesnake festivals and such and watch folks pay them prices I always laugh cause all snake pretty much tastes the same and it doesn't have to be a special one.
I've eaten dog they served down south and some other different critters while on tour with the green machine, never had cat, unless the rumor on the chinese food place is true
justanothergunnut is very correct though, look now at resources and methodology in taking such critters and them pretty birdfeeders soon become something else all together