Posted on 01/25/2007 11:24:31 AM PST by JZelle
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey has warned squirrel hunters near a toxic waste dump about consuming the critters because they could be contaminated with lead.
It is the first time the state has cautioned Ringwood residents - many who are members of the Ramapough Mountain Indian tribe who hunt and fish in the area - about their squirrel intake, said Tom Slater, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Senior Services.
A lead-contaminated squirrel was found in the area two months ago, prompting the agency, along with the state Department of Environmental Protection, to send out letters advising that adults eat squirrel no more than twice a week and even less for children and pregnant women.
Lead, which is harmful in small amounts, can damage the nervous system, red blood cell production and the kidneys.
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Which one? Is it okay to eat the others?
N.J. Warns: Don't Eat Squirrel Near Dump
But, what if they are just about to take a leak?
My brother gave me a hard time for hunting squirrel. "There just rats with furry tails".
All of my squirrels died of lead poisoning too.
Oh, yeah, and the rats, they're out too.
Oh, yeah, and the rats, they're out too.
Aren't Squirrels just RATS with bushy tails? (Libs with big hair? Hey it is Jersey!)
Can I take him home and eat him?
No cockroaches either.
Also, be sure to avoid the yellow snow and p***ing on the electric fence...
The squirrels are usually taxed to death by the time the Indians get to them. (NJ) BWAHAHAHAHA!! GET IT?!
So I can eat children and pregnant women what, every four weeks or so?
~ 2 squirrels, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
~ 1 medium onion -- finely chopped
~ 1/2 tsp leaf thyme
~ 1 - 4 oz can sliced mushrooms -- drained
~ 1 cup beef bouillon
~ 1 cup sour cream
~ 2 tbsp lemon juice
~ 3 tbsp flour
~ minced parsley
Soak squirrel in salted water overnight in refrigerator.
Remove squirrel pieces and rinse. Discard salted water.
Place squirrel, onion, thyme and mushrooms in a crock pot.
Pour in bouillon.
Cover and cook on "low" for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove squirrel to a warm platter.
Combine sour cream, lemon juice and flour. Stir sour cream mixture into crock pot. Turn on high and cook until thickened.
Spoon sauce over squirrel and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve and Enjoy!
This article would be less amusing if the state were Kentucky, or Tennessee, or Arkansas.
So, I will eat my squirrel near the lake instead, sheesh!.......
Does it taste like chicken?
How do you get 'em to stay under?
They are attracted by the nuts in the legislature.
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