World Champion Squirrel Cook Off coming Sept. 7 • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

That’s just a brief sampling of the fun in store for folks who make the trek to Northwest Arkansas to enjoy the event firsthand. There’s even talk of a special cookbook being sold that’s full of past winning recipes and other sources of a squirrel-centric nature. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the local 4-H club, which is volunteering to help wrangle parking at this year’s event.

Visit www.facebook.com/squirrelcookoff for the latest developments on what’s sure to be something to chatter about for years to come.

Note for ingredient gatherers: Arkansas squirrel season runs May 15-Feb. 28, and hunters may take up to 12 squirrels per day. Focus on hickory trees as we get closer to September, as hickory nuts are some of the squirrel’s favorite foods this time of year.

Visit www.agfc.com for more information on the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center and squirrel hunting in The Natural State.

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SQUIRREL GIRLS
The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will be held Sept. 7 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center.

YOUTH WITH CHICKEN WINGS
Squirrel isn’t the only thing served up at the event. Everything from chicken wings to fried fish will be available to taste while the competitors work on their limb chicken dishes for the judges.

AGFC BOOTH
A host of sideshow events will keep visitors entertained throughout the day. 

STIRRING POT
More than 3,000 visitors enjoyed last year’s event and sampled everything from carp tacos to rabbit fricassee.