are raccoons edible?

"Ignoramus6269" wrote in message
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In article , Beverly wrote:

"Ignoramus6269" wrote in message
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just curious, at this point... we have one that constantly messes our
garbage, I am thinking about revenge. They are pretty cute though, so
I am not that intent on killing them.

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They may be cute but they can do a lot of damage to property and person.
You don't want to get one cornered anywhere. He might stop messing in
the
garbage if he discovers your hens and eggsg They are considered
edible by
some people. After seeing what some of them eat I doubt I could ever
eat
one.

http://www.gf.state.az.us/h_f/game_raccoon.html

Thanks. The hens are in a relatively secure cage, with some holes, but
not big enough for a raccoon to pass through. Good point on hens
though. I may try to take him out with my air rifle, since I do not
have a .22. I would set up a sniper's nest on the 2nd floor and wait
until the security light comes up. Or, maybe, I will buy an actual .22.

Set out a humane animal cage, then release it far away... An air rifle is
NOT going to kill it, only hurt it, and that's no good. No point in buying
a .22 unless you do more shooting than the occasional raccoon. And unless
you're a pretty good shot, you still might just manage to hurt it. If you
are in a rural area, you can get away with shooting, but not in an urban
area. Might want to contact animal control..

det