Q&A for How to Eat Wild Rabbit

No, that would be a very bad idea. There is a large possibility that the rabbit could have been poisoned. That is not a risk that you would want to take.

Most definitely. Just be sure to hunt at the appropriate time of the year according to your state, county or parish fish and game regulations. You might also need a hunting license.

Yes. Rabbit stew or just plain boiled rabbit is delicious when you add a few herbs and vegetables for flavor.

If you have a pocket thermometer, make sure that the internal temperature is cooked to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit, but 180 degrees is safer for wild game. If you don't have a pocket thermometer, look for the color to be solid and the meat to easily pull apart.

That depends on where you live. Some locations allow rabbit hunting year round, while others have a defined season. Rabbit tastes the same whether it is harvested during the winter or in the summertime.

It is not necessary but can make the meat more tender.

No, unless you have removed the intestines. If you leave them inside, they will contaminate the meat.

Cotton tails are by far my favorite, but you can eat jack rabbits too; they just tend to be a little tough and stringy, but aren't too bad in a crockpot.

You cannot use any methods that will generate carbon monoxide as that would be dangerous, so avoid things like propane stoves. Fire would be best in that case.

You should always cook every part that is going to be eaten. There are many diseases you can get from raw meat.

It depends on the person completely, but the tenderloin is usually the most tender and delicious.

No, but you should always make sure that the meat is properly cleaned before consuming it.

Yes, if it's a fresh kill, just be sure that the stomach lining isn't pierced.

Theoretically yes, but you won't like it, unless it is the only source of food.