I have not had the misfortune to actually try muskrat , but I can tell you in delaware and on maryland's eastern shore, Muskrat is a delicacy. They actually have church socials and firedept fund raisers centered around Muskrat dinners...((((SHUDDER)))). So it's actually something people do eat , and often though I think there's a certain time of year for it, as you only see the signs for the fundraiser dinners during certain times of year. Donna Franklin