I'm Talking about tree squirrels.  I didn't know you guys had a season for that?  Well, I think I'll try the slow cooker idea.  Sounds good to me!

Tularemia, or rabbit fever, is another issue with rabbits that a freeze is supposed to take care of. But even if the rabbit is infected, thorough cooking will render the meat safe to eat.
There may be instances of tularemia in tree squirrels but I think they are few and far between.

Guy