LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
As an alternative to shooting the squirrels which cause so much destruction in our gardens, why not catch them alive? Simple but effective traps are readily and cheaply available from Cull-U-Like in Froghill High Street.
However, upon catching one of these pests, do not then release them straight back into the wild. This will only encourage the little blighters to proliferate.
Personally, I recommend plunging both trap and vermin into a large container of water. I then pop this onto the gas and bring the water to the boil. Don't forget to add a little caustic soda, as this will help with removing the pelt later on.
Half an hour’s vigorous boiling ensures that the animal can easily be stripped all in one go. (Keep the pelt, as it will turn the ordinary jockstrap into something really quite special.)
After rubbing the carcass with garlic and meat tenderiser, I transfer it to a cast iron frying pan and cook it on a high heat for around 10 minutes.
I find that seared squirrel goes perfectly with new potatoes and fresh green beans. Set the whole thing off with a sprig of rosemary and voilà.
Bon appetit!
Yours sincerely,
Maj. Redfers Nuthatch (ret'd)
Froghill
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