- The muskrat is about 20 inches long, including its 9-inch tail, and adults weigh 2 to 5 pounds. - Muskrats generally have a reddish-brown upper body with grayish-brown coloration farther down. - ...

This furry little guy is a muskrat. The semi-aquatic animal, classified as a rodent, is found all throughout North America and lives by rivers — like the Delaware — and marshes or lakes. They can grow ...

After close to eight decades, platters heaping with pieces of deep-fried muskrat won't be passed among diners at Lower Alloways Creek's fire hall this year. "We're just putting a pause on the ...

The culinary appeal of the muskrat, a wetlands-dwelling mammal, was not up for debate during the Monroe Boat Club’s annual muskrat dinner. “It’s actually very good,” said longtime patron Gary Bondy.

Detroit-area Roman Catholics have one more dining option during Lent than most other followers of the faith. The culinary appeal of that item, however, is up for debate. A long-standing permission ...

Earlier this month, Maggie’s Coleman Tavern on Sharp Street in Rock Hall was once again celebrated the mighty muskrat, that is — by way of savory muskrat meat served in all kinds of unique ways.

MUSKEGON, MI – Will we get another eight weeks of summer? That’s what Muskrat Frank will be determining at Muskegon’s Muskrat Day on Friday, Aug. 27. “Mayor Steve Gawron will be there, as always, and ...