Syracuse.com - Wall Street Journal covers Squirrel Unlimited's World Championship Squirrel Cook-off in Bentonville, Ark.

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Wilson said the event went smoothly and there were no anti-hunting types around. He said more than $5,000 was raised by the event that will be donated to charity.

Remember Joe Wilson, the president of Squirrels Unlimited I interviewed recently?

Well, his group held its World Championship Squirrel Cook-Off in Bentonville, Ark. and the Wall Street Journal took note.

"This year's culinary creations ranged from squirrel with cashews and spring rolls to Caribbean jerk squirrel and fried plantains. The dishes were a step up in sophistication from last year's fare, which included squirrel jalapeÃo cheese poppers and minced squirrel brains with cream cheese in pastry dough," the WSJ article said. "Still, the same winning duo as last year, brothers Brandon and Blayne Estes, once again took home the $500 prize and bragging rights with a simpler, more countrified entry: squirrel sausage.,"

I talked to Wilson this afternoon and he said the event went smoothly, noting there were no anti-hunting types or protests at the scene. He said more than $5,000 was raised. It will be donated to charity, he said.

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