I had called the local DNR a while ago asking them how I take care of my racoon problem. They had told me just to shoot them. Now they had said that there are 7 animals you can shoot year round, as long its on YOUR PROPERTY. Those animals are rabbits, squirrels,racoons,possiums,coyotes... and there is one more I cant remember... I grew up eating rabbits and squirrles, but my grandfather always told me to only to eat them between the first frost through Feb. He had said they carry some parasites.. Is this an old wives tale, or can you eat them in the spring and summer?