Skunk season.....

[Cane Pole]

Went to lake yesterday. Bunch of dead skunks in the middle of the road stinking to high heaven.

On hwy 77 south of Paris, we saw a flock of wild turkeys eating and gobbling.

Probably 40 to 50 hens.

[Pat]

Well there goes my next Thanksgiving dinner :-)

[Pat]

French Fried Skunk Recipe #75396
Not for everyone, but good.
by Iowahorse
1½ hours | 20 min prep

SERVES 3 -4

2 skunks, skinned and cleaned
1 tablespoon salt
water, to cover
2 cups bear fat or lard
2 egg yolks, beaten
3 cups milk or cream
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
Clean and wash the skunks, making sure that the scent glands are removed.
Cut up into small serving pieces.
Put a soup kettle on the stove and add the meat.
Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Lower the heat and boil until the meat is tender, about 40 minutes.
Remove all the scum that rises to the surface.
Make a batter by mixing together the egg yolks, milk, flour, salt and baking powder.
Mix real good until the batter is about like cake batter.
Heat the bear fat or lard in a deep fryer to about 360 degrees.
Dip the pieces of skunk in the batter and then fry them in the deep fryer until golden brown.
Drain well and serve.