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Town's Fundraiser Doubles as ... Squirrel Hunt?

Fire department's tradition isn't sitting well with animal fans

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 30, 2013 6:34 PM CST | Updated Feb 3, 2013 5:30 PM CST

(Newser) – A fire department in rural upstate New York has an unusual way of raising money to buy new gear—a "squirrel slam." Every year, the Holley department organizes a hunt, sells tickets, and hands out prizes for the best carcasses. ("Reds &...   Read full story »

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