Skinning squirrels

[MikeyD6]

Question for you guys, how do you skin your squirrels? I saw the tail method on youtube, but when I try it the tail just comes off. Any tips or tricks on how to make this work?

 

[RoosterTodd]

Cut them just behind the head on the spine and then pull the skin inside out. Then cut it off at the head and legs. You can catch the head end of skin on a nail to make it easier.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

If your pulling the tail off, you need to cut a little more skin back. Put your heel of your boot on the flap of skin and let the tail act as a stop. A slow steady pull is what works,

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

https://forum.gon.com/threads/squirrel-skinners.904450/

might try one of these deals as a option

 

[NCHillbilly]

Usually the tail thing, sometimes shirt and britches. The tail thing works great, but it takes a few times to figure out how much and where to cut.

 

[CurLee]

I just cut a slit across at the backbone, mid body, just enough to get two fingers from each hand under the skin, then pull with both hands.

 

[Trump2020MAGA]

I just cut a slit across at the backbone, mid body, just enough to get two fingers from each hand under the skin, then pull with both hands.

This right here. Then use some shears to snap the legs off quick and its done.

 

[Railroader]

I just cut a slit across at the backbone, mid body, just enough to get two fingers from each hand under the skin, then pull with both hands.

This right here. Then use some shears to snap the legs off quick and its done.

Snip the feet and tail first...

 

[jrickman]

I always try the tail thing. When it works it's great and the kids like doing it that way. If the tail comes off I just cut a hole on their back and rip.

 

[tvillenole]

I just cut a slit across at the backbone, mid body, just enough to get two fingers from each hand under the skin, then pull with both hands.

Always done this. Don't think anyone could convince me theres a better way.

 

[C.Killmaster]

Catfish pliers and a paracord noose is what I use. Cut the feet/tail off and cut the skin around the neck then put the noose around it. Grab the hide with the catfish pliers and shuck it.

 

[Etoncathunter]

Catfish pliers and a paracord noose is what I use. Cut the feet/tail off and cut the skin around the neck then put the noose around it. Grab the hide with the catfish pliers and shuck it.Coretta.

I've always done the spilt in the back and pull method, but I think I'll give this method a shot. Now to just find some squirrels in these mountains, they've been few and far between for the last few years.

 

[Ugahunter2013]

-Cut slit on backbone
-wedge your middle and index finger from each hand in there and pull
-work the skin around the shoulders and legs and cut
-cut off head and tail
-snip in the rear and carefully go up the stomach out through the neck
-take guts out and glands under arms
-thats it, pretty simple.

 

[specialk]

Always heard theres more than one way to skin a cat ....today i learned theres more than one way to skin a squirrel!

 

[C.Killmaster]

Here's another hot tip, dunk your squirrels in water before you skin them and it dramatically reduces the amount of hair that gets on the meat.

 

[bogobble]

I like the video slickest and quickest video. That's the way I'm gonna start skinning em. Made me a deal yesterday like in the video to hang the tail if sq on. I tried skinning one yesterday evening like that and made a mess. I can't get the hide skint up the legs like he showed on the video. But I'm gonna learn that way seems the easiest way, and quickest. Just gotta practice I reckon