Best Way to Clean a Squirrel

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G3 Sportsman Scott Turnage

7 жыл бұрын

This is about as neat a way to clean a squirrel as there is. No gutting and minimal hair on the meat afterwards

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@silverspoon819 3 жыл бұрын

Well it’s about dadgum time I finally see a video of someone who really knows how to skin a squirrel properly. I have been doing it like this for 35 years but I have never seen anyone else that already knew this method.

@pewter7115 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain what is the best way to kill a squirrel if one does not have a firearm?

@bryantfleming3664 3 жыл бұрын

@@pewter7115 pellet gun or if you’re rlly accurate use a strong slingshot with metal pellets

@corybeckmann8823 2 жыл бұрын

@@pewter7115 if you need to kill a squirrel and don’t have a firearm you need some sort of pellet gun, or you really shouldn’t try to kill one. Quick clean kill is the name of the game, and if you can’t take it out with a headshot, you shouldn’t be trying to kill one.

@mikewilliams7218 Жыл бұрын

@@pewter7115 a vehicle. Just go where you think they are not going to run.

@millerlowlife8222 Жыл бұрын

@@pewter7115 might look into Tom Brown Jr. for trapping advice.

@rob.3575 4 жыл бұрын

I have a big oak tree in my front yard with lots of acorns and 7 to 10 well fed[and rather tame] squirrels in my yard every morning.I kinda like having them around as while my fridge is full now,if[or when] the shit hits the fan I feel like I have a good food source for several days in these squirrels.Thanks for showing a efficient way of cleaning one.

@kylecounter9271 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, I know it’s been 2 years since your post but just wanted to share that squirrels multiple like CRAZY which is great for us hunters. I have two huge oaks in my backyard and every season I essentially clear it out of squirrels. During the off season every year a new family of squirrels or the remnants of the past family I didn’t finish off make a bunch of more squirrels and invite more in. By time it’s season again, I have JUST as many squirrels in my backyard on my trees if not even more some years. Always worth the shoot! They can’t help but come back to a good tree: setting some feeders is good too. Good hunting!

@tomhjr63 3 жыл бұрын

I see this video has been up for a while but I would like to say thanks to you and Sam for posting my new way of cleaning squirrel. Just tried this method yesterday and wow! I would pass up on squirrels until they were too thick at my feeder because it was so time consuming to clean them. I am going after them again today. Thanks again.

@kevinrexthoven2061 4 жыл бұрын

I bet the cab on the back of that truck smells like a little Slice of Heaven

@ADVENTURESOFBZ Жыл бұрын

Woooow!!! I just cleaned my first 3 squirrels ever this evening and lemme tell ya it wasn't that smooth lol. I butchered the hell outta them thangs😂😂😂

@kasommer85 6 жыл бұрын

I couldn't quite follow after he had removed the legs. Did he cut near the top or bottom of the body? And then did he cut up the sides of the body cavity? Really could have used a closeup & slow play of that part. Thanks

@joruss443 2 жыл бұрын

There’s been squirrels eating the apple corn I set out for the deer. They look like little footballs now and don’t let the deer near the feeder. Time for squirrel and dumplings

@g3sportsman 2 жыл бұрын

😆

@Salt-Hawk-Arts Жыл бұрын

Just got the limits today for the first time and bless you for this technique!!! Worked like a charm!!! A real game changer!!!

@vosomnesodi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I had to take a few squirrels with a pellet rifle today, they found a gap in the eaves and got into the crawlspace of the house I rent and started digging through the ceiling, catch and release traps weren't working. I don't want them to go to waste, so this video was excellent. Much appreciated, wishing you all the best.

@donnajohnson3334 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just spent several thousand getting damage to air ducts, etc. Fixed from squirrels and ' coons damaging the house. Not allowed to take em in town. No problem animal services, no dog catchers. One guy mistepped and fell through my ceiling. What an ordeal !.

@philhall7570 3 жыл бұрын

There is a couple other videos on KZfaq they use the tail method of cleaning which seemed to work way better at least for me. There's a longer one where the guy uses the tail method and then teaches you a way to cook it which turned out really good!

@rankinroberts6461 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been skinning squirrels this way with my homemade jig since the 60,s. Two things he needed is a five gallon bucket of water and some side cutter pliers or lineman pliers. Soak the squirrels in water until good and wet to hold down the hair problem and for washing hands during cleaning. The side cutters or pliers make it easy to snip the feet off. Cutting the tail bone can be easier if you locate the one joint that has soft cartilage nearest to the rump.

@MetalneckOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

That is one of the best ways to clean a squirrel.

@ElliotBorkenhagen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I want to learn to hunt the squirrels, but I need to know how to clean them, in this video is very helpful

@JohnRobertson870 2 жыл бұрын

Switched to this method recently and its a game changer.

@kamicj3522 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all basically he cuts the legs and the head so it’s easier to pull the skin off, on the squirrel back in the middle there’s is a kinda fat spot, that’s where you cut, cut it only where the skin stop by the meat, then take both of your fingers on both hands and pull it like you tryna rip some apart, the gut it, and clean it with water and bingo

@fuckoff5078 5 жыл бұрын

I got the hang of it now now thanks guys!

@slimpickens9544 4 жыл бұрын

Son of a bitch ive been fightin those lil basturds for years,ole boy made that look easy.thanks guys

@gideonc1430 3 жыл бұрын

I killed my first squirrel today I am 13 it was annoying and hard but this way will probably make it way easier

@charleywalker2982 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

@JNoMooreNumbers 3 жыл бұрын

I guess a year later now, I can use this in case they push bug eating and SHTF. Chipmunks are too easy to catch. Stinkers ate a hole in my garage. Heard edible too. Plenty more rabbits over the few years I've been here. Usually within an hour of setting a trap midday. Some squirrels get in there. I release in the deep woods but knowing this trick could be a lifesaver one day.

@garynardelli9981 2 жыл бұрын

That's the way my Granpaw showed me.I watch 3 videos of people using a contraption to hold their legs and cutting the tail and using it to skin them. I laughed as I watch them struggle with that little critter

@ericsmith8961 6 жыл бұрын

Good idea I will be using this one next time

@davidhale8461 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than fried squirrel, cat head biscuits with red eye graveyard for breakfast. Squirrel are easy to skin out especially if your hungry after milking the the cows at 4 am.

@augusthylse1016 2 жыл бұрын

Defently the best way!

@olddawgdreaming5715 3 жыл бұрын

Slick as can be.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

@victorcastle1840 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this method. I may try to squirrel hunt again. It should work with even old arthritic hands and fingers.

@g3sportsman 6 жыл бұрын

I have arthritic thumbs and it was easier for me. Get out and do a little squirrel. If not for anything else but good therapy. Thanks for watching

@jeffmontgomery837 6 жыл бұрын

G3 Sportsma

@henrybittle5234 4 жыл бұрын

You can follow this, but if your hands are in bad shape put a heavy screw in lag type hook into a post or tree, when you make your cut in its back put the hook in the cut on its back and you can use both hands to pull the hide off, pull one side,,, flip and pull the other end off

@shotpusher Жыл бұрын

I’m trying that back cut next time. The tail method is hard sometimes.

@Drgunzo616 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite method by far. I've tried the tail method but sometimes I almost end up ripping the squirrel in half. Plus you don't have to step on the tail and screwed up. I like to save them for tying flies.

@mark002228 5 жыл бұрын

Looks fast but I couldn’t see a thing after the legs

@g3sportsman 5 жыл бұрын

Really? Sorry about that. Thought we videoed to where it could easily be seen

@mark002228 5 жыл бұрын

G3 Sportsman I didn’t mean to be critical. It was just sort of fast. I watched it very slowly and I could see better. There are good tips. Thanks for the lesson!

@southernsass4009 4 жыл бұрын

I looked up this video just to see if I could post one on my KZfaq channel the way I like to do it to make sure KZfaq wouldn't take it down 😂

@FaithnGod1558 Жыл бұрын

Link?

@426superbee4 4 жыл бұрын

That pretty quick way! Best way to

@barrythibodeaux3528 4 жыл бұрын

always use water!! no hair old cajun secret and dont just dip at first running water the whole time!!

@larryjackson6064 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother

@mikehankins4513 Жыл бұрын

I came here cause you gotta know what yer talkn bout...Type that in the intro and u know the youtube experts coming for ya.

@Tuffluck23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@Joe-jj3oh 5 жыл бұрын

If you guys want the best way to clean a squirrel go to Derek Fowler’s channel exactly how I spelt it without the apostrophe s.

@timothymcvay7286 5 жыл бұрын

What name brand scissors are they

@Alex-mc4mv 3 жыл бұрын

You can use shears as well

@NaveenDineshHero 3 жыл бұрын

fully eattended

@Jjason601 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@802louis 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@alexanderdrago9852 2 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭 squirell its my fav funny animal .very cute

@locomotivecommanderpicca4869 3 жыл бұрын

Would have been nice if you could have zoomed in the camera so we could have actually seen what was happening

@tinyguy1237 3 жыл бұрын

What scissors did he use?

@h.d.mech.mortenson2098 2 жыл бұрын

Forget the squirrel! What kind of critter is in the back of the truck in the box? Lol. Great video.

@oneofkarma Жыл бұрын

Dogs

@davidgiffordsr.930 Жыл бұрын

Too bad we couldn't see the back and the gutting. The beginning looked promising though.

@josephkool8411 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not in hurry can somebody show me the best way to clean a squirrel without trying to break the worlds record? I'm not trying to impress anyone like this guy is

@g3sportsman 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry you thought it was too quick. He really wasn’t going that fast. We actually asked that he not show how fast he can really do it so everyone can watch.

@dannybuxton6200 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you .it would take me 10min.lol

@bobwhite5440 3 жыл бұрын

good vid.

@patrickbush9526 4 жыл бұрын

now I can put away the power washer and hedge clippers !!

@troyking9003 6 жыл бұрын

can you tell us what kind of scissors he was using?

@g3sportsman 6 жыл бұрын

These were by Gerber. Great cutters

@tomwolak3362 5 жыл бұрын

They skin 10 times easier if you clean them right away.Cut the tail and save them for MEPPS .Cut the front and back feet off and do the rest like he showed you.Never had to soak them cuz cleaning them minutes after shooting them the hide glides right off a warm body EVEN FOX SQUIRRELS.

@derick2986 4 жыл бұрын

It's kinda hard to clean them right after the kill cause we hunt for a few hours

@henrypruett9938 Жыл бұрын

Better taste too IMO

@GraysonHartman Жыл бұрын

Where did you get them magic scissors?

@rileyharrison6965 4 жыл бұрын

Where do I get those scissors

@g3sportsman 4 жыл бұрын

Gerber brand

@clintcooper3408 4 жыл бұрын

I do it just like this it's the best way

@dano1956 Жыл бұрын

What kind of scissors are you using

@harvdog5669 Жыл бұрын

How long after the kill do you have to clean and put in pot normally, or in refrigerator??

@g3sportsman Жыл бұрын

We clean them within a couple of hours. Usually soak in cold clean water a day or two usually works. Can cook or freeze.

@bradmetcalf7832 4 жыл бұрын

Think I will stay with the shirt and britches method.

@benchin4063 6 жыл бұрын

Aren't there stink glands in squirrels? Some vids show stink glands removal, others don't. Is it a big deal if stink glands aren't removed?

@g3sportsman 6 жыл бұрын

This way of cleaning removes any glands. Cutting the legs above the knees will remove them

@mattingly1217 4 жыл бұрын

Is that warm water or just cold

@g3sportsman 4 жыл бұрын

Just cool water from a bottle

@kelseygreenwood4475 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I found this before I have mine to the dogs lol. Nasty little buggers

@lillianblade7861 6 жыл бұрын

this is good for beginner hunters. And thoose people who need to help but don`t like it. XD

@g3sportsman 6 жыл бұрын

Sam did this slow so you guys could pick up on how he does it. Off camera he made short work of the squirrels. Don’t even think he got any blood on him. Thanks for watching

@charleywalker2982 Жыл бұрын

👍

@pope75 3 жыл бұрын

I've cleaned many BUT never like this buy will today.

@4kids1challenge81 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! But I prefer my squirrels being as a hide. Thanks!

@scottsmith6571 5 жыл бұрын

What sizzors

@g3sportsman 5 жыл бұрын

They were Gerber. Work great

@kylejarvis2517 3 жыл бұрын

is that warm or cold water?

@g3sportsman 3 жыл бұрын

Just from water bottles. Kid of cool to the touch.

@outdoorman7425 2 жыл бұрын

Entertaining BUT to fast and not close up views so too difficult to follow

@tydie1255 6 жыл бұрын

Wonder why he didnt skin one of them fox squirrels lol they are super tough grey squirrel are way easier pulling the skin off this method but this is the method my uncle and dad showed me and this is the only way i would skin a squirrel

@g3sportsman 6 жыл бұрын

Them fox squirrels are tough. This method was the first I'd seen. He can clean a mess really fast.

@tydie1255 6 жыл бұрын

G3 Sportsman well i enjoyed wachig this video. And. Yall keep up the good work

@VaultBoy-kz6ed Жыл бұрын

Shoot my first squirrel today my dad got one of those gun racks that help u sight them in and I zeroed my air rifle with it

@lenkmccoy1762 3 жыл бұрын

He has lots of no hair meet

@TotalMishap 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think camo is necessary for squirrel hunting.

@g3sportsman 4 жыл бұрын

Most cold weather clothes we have just happen to be camo

@johnstach4601 2 жыл бұрын

Eat the ,brains.

@explorer909 2 жыл бұрын

My Tabby Cat caught and ate squirrels every day. I can't believe there are people who actually eat squirrels.

@FaithnGod1558 Жыл бұрын

Apparently you’ve never been hungry. Once “true starvation” sets in, you’ll eagerly eat worms, grubs, snails, flowers, grass, tree bark and leaves, and almost always, ANYTHING that bleeds! If you’re a God fearing person, (and only fool’s aren’t) then you had better have already started stockpiling water, food, ammunition, etc., because the Book of Revelations has already begun some time ago. This world is about to become more viscous than any person even has the ability to comprehend.