Moonshine! That brings back memories. Hadn't had any in years.

That recipe would indicate that woodchucks are not good to eat. When I was growing up, we ate squirrel a lot, coon some, and occasionally a wild rabbit. Squirrel and dumplings is a classic.

The key point is the change of water several times to get rid of the funk. Maybe people eat skunk too but I never heard of anyone who wanted too.

I had "Armadillo Mulligan" one time. It was the single worst dish I have ever tasted. Not recommended.