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Jon80 · February 16, 2009, 05:19 PM

Here in Eastrn MA we have plenty of black squirrels...apparently they're the result of gray squirrel over population and the ones that would typically die off during harsh winters are surviving due to birdfeeders, eating trash, etc. Plus there's no predators around to eat them. So basically, not just the strong are surviving. I make it a point to eliminate them. I live in the suburbs, so I use a Benjamin 392. Head shots at 25 yards with open sights aren't a problem.
To answer the question...I think they're varmint and game. I wouldn't eat a city squirrel, but the woodland ones are tasty.

February 16, 2009, 05:19 PM	#11
Jon80 Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 19	Here in Eastrn MA we have plenty of black squirrels...apparently they're the result of gray squirrel over population and the ones that would typically die off during harsh winters are surviving due to birdfeeders, eating trash, etc. Plus there's no predators around to eat them. So basically, not just the strong are surviving. I make it a point to eliminate them. I live in the suburbs, so I use a Benjamin 392. Head shots at 25 yards with open sights aren't a problem. To answer the question...I think they're varmint and game. I wouldn't eat a city squirrel, but the woodland ones are tasty.