Kind of funny,all these guys saying they wouldn't try it but eat the hell out of chicken and pork,two of the nastiest animals on earth,all ground hogs eat is plant based and are pretty good pets.
My uncle used to dig them out in the spring time and sell them,said they had one area to sleep and one for waste.
I've ate several in my younger days they are mild tasting and tender if younger and cooked right.

Greg


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