Tree Rats

[Wallydeuce]

I've gone squirrel hunting, but mostly as pest control since out in the Mojave desert we mostly have ground squirrels. I have never tried to eat them since everyone has told me not to, due to their omnivorous and scavenger diet out in the desert. Has anyone here tried eating ground squirrel?

I live in the high desert too and my answer is, not on your life! Second, there aren't enough of them to need thinning.