Catch the Spin

1. Place the squirrel on the ground, belly up (should already be dead).
2. Pull the end of the squirrel’s tail up slightly toward you with strong force.
3. Cut into the squirrel with a sharp knife (the sharper the better).
4. Make the incision across the base of the tail, where it meets the body. (Caution-Do not cut the tail completely off-you will need it for step 8).
5. Split the hide.  Hit it a hard lick!
6. Make an incision through the hide down the inside of one hind leg so it connects to the cut at the tail.
7. Repeat for the other hind leg.
8. Place your foot on the squirrel’s tail (the reason you needed to leave some).
9. Pull up sharply on the squirrel’s hind legs as hard as you can (one swift motion is best).
10. Peel the skin off from the bottom of the squirrel to the head.
11. Discard the squirrel’s skin in a safe container.
12. Cut the squirrel’s head off at the neck.
13. Cut the squirrel’s feet off.
14. Slice the belly from stem to stern and remove all entrails.
15. Discard entrails then rinse off excess blood with clean water (cool water works best).
16. Cook the squirrel (salt to taste).

 Worth noting–Squirrels have tough skin that is difficult to remove, so it will take time and a lot of practice.  Squirrels are good to eat though and are well worth the effort.