Beaver (6/9)

Beavers are very similar to muskrats, although they can become larger. They also cause a lot of damage from flooding and gnawing down trees and they can populate quickly. Like muskrats, the fur is still in demand. Indeed, the habits and habitat and appearance are much like muskrats and the easiest way to tell the difference between a beaver and a muskrat is that beavers have flat, paddle-like tails. Beavers are good eating, too.

Have you ever eaten beaver? Would you try it if you had the chance?

These aren’t the only wild meats I’ve eaten, but they are among the most commonly found or easiest to obtain. I didn’t mention any of the deer family; deer, elk, moose, or caribou, because these are extremely common foods, at least here in the Northwest part of the US.