Squirrel Trapping

[the blur]

I can't find regulations on trapping squirrel's.    I see hunting squirrel regulations, but nothing on trapping.

Am I missing something in the book ?

 

Anyone ever eat a NY  squirrel?    I'm curious what they taste like.

 

[Steve D]

12 minutes ago, the blur said:

Anyone ever eat a NY  squirrel?    I'm curious what they taste like

About the same as a Pennsylvania or Ohio squirrel.

[Paula]

  Depending on food source they can have a sweet chicken taste, Same texture as chicken

[sailinghudson25]

Remove as much fat as possible.

Marinate them in brine, milk, or soda.  

Older squirrels appreciate slow cooking recipes.  Put in a dutch oven and cook them on low in some soup broth.   Discard the broth, then use the squirrel in a recipe.

 

Squirrels are legally trapped by exterminators.   My guess is a small body gripping trap in a face of a wooden box.  Cover the box with some leaves.  Use some peanut butter as a lure.  Put the trap out during the day to avoid skunks.  Or make the front face of the box small enough for squirrels to only enter.

I hunt them with a 20ga shotgun, or a .36 cal flintlock.

Call the DEC.  If you can prove they're giving you problems, they'd probably issue a special permit if you have a trapping license.  Like damage to your attic or crop damage.