Aaron CumminsSquirrels have been a popular meal among homesteaders, mountain men, and other self-reliant folks since the first days of settlement in America. Such famous pioneers as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were known to enjoy squirrel. Bushytails have even made it to the White House dining room – squirrel stew was the favorite dish of … Read more
Trapping small game animals is a great way to put meat in the pot without lots of effort. Unlike hunting, traps work best when you aren’t around. You set the trap and go off to do other things, then come back to find your meal waiting. In a survival situation, trapping offers the best return … Read more
If you are in a survival situation, or just trying to supplement the meat available for an independent homestead, small game can be a great source of calories and protein. Small game animals are more abundant that large animals, they live in a greater variety of habitats, bag limits are often quite generous, and the … Read more