Don't eat the squirrels!

[fisherking01]

Got this story and had to pass on the warning! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/don_t_eat_the_squirrels

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey has warned squirrel hunters near a toxic waste dump about consuming the critters because they could be contaminated with lead.

[irvingdog]

All the squirrels I've ever eaten died of lead poisoning....

[Whoaru99]

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All the squirrels I've ever eaten died of lead poisoning....

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Yeah, but there's a difference between acute lead poisoning and chronic lead poisoning.

[Valv]

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All the squirrels I've ever eaten died of lead poisoning....

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Now you tell me, I was wondering why I couldn't swim well at the pool....

I guess I have to go back to possum and cats....

[jlm]

No worries Valve, just stay shallow so you can kick off the bottom for air from time to time !

[zamboni]

Don't forget squirrel hunters- MEPPS Tackle buys squirrel tails for lures. Visit their web-site for details.

[Meaney]

For all good quality tails we pay the following:

# Gray, Fox & Black Squirrel Tails

# under 100--16¢ each

# over 100--19¢ each

# over 500--21¢ each

# over 1000--22¢ each

# Premium Tails

# under 100--20¢ each

# over 100--23¢ each

# over 500--25¢ each

# over 1000--26¢ each

[LoneRanger]

Good thing the .22 rounds are cheep at those rates.

[Scott K]

Im pretty sure your not hunting squirrel for an income! Just a place to sell the tails.