Columbian Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus columbianus)
Location: Orient Washington
Information: Lewis and Clark actually wrote about this little rodent and how tasty they were. You can read about that account on this page:
Identification: The primary means of identifying the Columbian Ground squirrel is by looking at it’s back and tail which has a black and white pattern. It is located primarily in and around the Columbia river. The other indicator is the distinct white eye line and the cinnamon coloring on the belly and face.
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- July 30, 2008 / 4:53 am
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) hubbies advice? The meat is slo-cooked until the meat is tender and then you add veggies. (slo-cook for about four hours and crock pot works best.)
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