Raccoons for food

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Neither one!

We have both badger and squirrel over here and the raccoon is like neither. Raccoon would be closer to a Tasmanian Devil once you cornered or trapped it. Nice and cuddly from 50 yards.

The possum is a distinctly American critter too. Ugly beast left from the dawn of mammal creation.

One positive thing about the possum is that a human can outrun one. You can chase them down and kill them with a stick, but it has to be a good stick! I once clubbed one with a 2x4 and had it chase me into the house! My kids got a real laugh out of that. Still bring it up every time I mention a hunting trip. "Hope you are not going after possum Pop!"

That is one of the reasons that eating possum was connected strongly to the southern black culture in the old days. Possum was an animal the slaves, who were deprived of gun ownership, could hunt without a firearm.

Possum skin is the original covering used for the banjo head and it also makes excellent boot laces.