A Holiday Treat in Louisiana

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A Holiday Treat in Louisiana

Yes, the bloody carcass in the photo is a raccoon (raton laveur en francais). Believe it or not, it's a holiday delicacy in Louisiana. One of the paws is left on to prove that it is not a dog. Raccoons can be hunted and eaten, but not sold commercially. So this fellow and a few others were confiscated by the Office of Public Health in Louisiana. Yum, yum.

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Gina Cowins

Gina Cowins 16 Dec 2010

Happy Holiday David, that is a big raccoon.

tim linville

tim linville 02 Dec 2010

so...I can talk to those racoons that get in My trash,and tell them about 'David the Hitman'?That might make them think twice...and they will believe Me,too,because we can see...it's not a dog ;)

John Cappello

John Cappello 26 Nov 2010

Simply delicious! No Sin!

Julie Mayser

Julie Mayser 25 Nov 2010

Interesting..... wild animals are often used for food, especially in rural areas where the meat may supplement a diet for those without monetary resources. What about all the deer ,elk,wild hog,opossum,squirrel, even armadillo, etc hunting ? Protein is protein.

Olga van Dijk

Olga van Dijk 25 Nov 2010

U N B E L I E V A B L E and disgusting... Thanks for posting David, to remind us that Thanksgiving it is NOT all about the food, but we should focus on all we're thankful for. --Love and Light, OLGA