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They are tough and stringy, all very lean muscle. They are subject to Tularemia, a serious bacterial infection that can infect humans. They must be cooked to a rocklike texture and don't eat the liver, heart etc. my understanding is that the pups are more edible than the adults, but still, infection! Ugh!
As for Tularemia - it is alive and well - we live on the Coast (Neskowin) - and last July had 3 pine squirrels die within 3 days - ODFW had them tested - positive for Tularemia - which can be passed to humans and your pets - caused by fleas - make sure you have your dogs and cats protected from fleas -- it is dangerous stuff. ODFW Vet in Corvallis was very surprised as was ODFW ! Not something you want mess with Tularemia also known as "RABBIT FEVER"