tipptruck1 Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 My buddy has a huge thing agianst rabbits. So he shoots any one that come on his land. I asked him if he ate them. He told me that was gross. I told him rabbits are pretty good. So he keeps asking me if I would want the rabbits. I tell him if he skins and cleans them I would. Now the only rabbits I have eaten were raised for food. Would I have to worry about any thing with wild ones? Also iam I the only one on these forums that has eaten them? Quote
KYbass1276 Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 The first thing I would think is 1 I wouldn't take them unless there in season no matter who shoots them you still have to prove you didn't. 2 have a hunting license because your going to be possessing wild game and you need a license. Make sure your not takeing more than the daily limit with you. I would not take them unless there in season becaused they have been illegally taken. But too answer your question. Around here atleast I'm not sure about where your at its ok to eat them during the cooler months because there isn't a risk for worms. Since the season is in the cooler months its not a problem. I don't eat them my father in law does so I whack them and give them to him. Only in season. I wouldn't eat them in the warmer months or so I have been told. Quote
4pwr Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 Hot or cold weather has nothing to do with it. A rabbit taken in 80 degree weather is just as good as one taken in cold weather. I have eaten wild rabbit for 50 years and do not worry about it. The rabbit taken in warm weather is bad is wrong. Look for spots on the liver,no spots,good bunny. They can have spots in 0 degree weather. If a human or animal has a disease it does not go away because the weather turns cold. If that was true everyone who had cancer or TB would move to North Dakota. Quote
Cajun1977 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 i was raised on rabbit and squirrel, squirrel is by far my favorite meat out there. but no your not the only one that eats wild rabbits. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 Jack rabbit is gross. Cotton tail is some of the best meat out there IMO Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 i was raised on rabbit and squirrel, squirrel is by far my favorite meat out there. but no your not the only one that eats wild rabbits. Squirrel? What the heck does that taste like? Quote
Cajun1977 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 tastes like squirrel ;D ;D seriously though we used to smother it in a brown gravy the meat was so tender, im starting to druel right now, or you can use it in a gumbo good stuff Quote
Cajun1977 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 robert if you think thats wild, every year me and my wife go to japan and while we are there we eat raw horse at least once, its surprisingly good, i didnt know what it was till they told me and it was real sweet with a sauce thinly sliced, something like 30 bucks for 8 ounces though Quote
tipptruck1 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 I have ate a lot of werid foods in my life. From frogs to bugs. I think I would try the raw hourse just to add it to my list. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 robert if you think thats wild, every year me and my wife go to japan and while we are there we eat raw horse at least once, its surprisingly good, i didnt know what it was till they told me and it was real sweet with a sauce thinly sliced, something like 30 bucks for 8 ounces though Raw horse. Wow. And here I thought I was living on the edge when I eat foie gras, which I love... Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 robert if you think thats wild, every year me and my wife go to japan and while we are there we eat raw horse at least once, its surprisingly good, i didnt know what it was till they told me and it was real sweet with a sauce thinly sliced, something like 30 bucks for 8 ounces though Raw horse. Wow. And here I thought I was living on the edge when I eat foie gras, which I love... i dont know what that is but i know what turkey fries are..............mmmmmmmmmmm. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 i dont know what that is but i know what turkey fries are..............mmmmmmmmmmm. Foie gras is the fattened liver of a duck or goose. And the number one culinary target of the animal rights nuts. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 i was raised on rabbit and squirrel, squirrel is by far my favorite meat out there. but no your not the only one that eats wild rabbits. Squirrel? What the heck does that taste like? Chicken. 8-) Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 31, 2008 Super User Posted January 31, 2008 The first thing I would think is 1 I wouldn't take them unless there in season no matter who shoots them you still have to prove you didn't. 2 have a hunting license because your going to be possessing wild game and you need a license. Make sure your not takeing more than the daily limit with you. I would not take them unless there in season becaused they have been illegally taken. Small game is 'in season' on private land year round. And you do not need a license to posess the meat. If that was the case, my grandmother would be in jail for a long long long time as I keep her freezer full of trout, squirrel and deer. : Quote
Mobydick Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 They are completely safe. I have hunted them for four years now. Have 47 kills and 6 misses. We eat every one of them, they are good in pot pie. ;D Quote
KYbass1276 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 The first thing I would think is 1 I wouldn't take them unless there in season no matter who shoots them you still have to prove you didn't. 2 have a hunting license because your going to be possessing wild game and you need a license. Make sure your not takeing more than the daily limit with you. I would not take them unless there in season becaused they have been illegally taken. Small game is 'in season' on private land year round. And you do not need a license to posess the meat. If that was the case, my grandmother would be in jail for a long long long time as I keep her freezer full of trout, squirrel and deer. : Maybe where you are but not here. Get caught doing it here and see what happens. If you have any doubts about it I can send you the Reg book I have it next to me. I would still check your state regs where ever you live. Quote
Super User Raul Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 i was raised on rabbit and squirrel, squirrel is by far my favorite meat out there. but no your not the only one that eats wild rabbits. Squirrel? What the heck does that taste like? Chicken Quote
ba7ss3in Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 rabbit is very good , during the times that wild onions are plentyful they can have that flavor. I was born and raised on wild game to me there's nothing better than squirrel, deer, and rabbit. not even beef Quote
Super User senile1 Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 Hot or cold weather has nothing to do with it. A rabbit taken in 80 degree weather is just as good as one taken in cold weather. I agree, but here in Missouri, we rarely take a rabbit in temperatures over 80 degrees. Our season runs from October 1st to around February 15th. Quote
Guest avid Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I haven't had wild rabbit in a while, Is it as good as wild beaver? Quote
Popeye Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Now I know why the Easter Bunny didn't show up at my place this year. You guys ATE him! ( Quote
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