# From Famine to Feast: Eating Muskrat in Michigan

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Podcast: [Michigan History Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-history-moment-4814484)
Published: 2025-12-09T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michigan-history-moment.captivate.fm
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/10fbabc5-a25f-4bf5-aa5a-06189c69d4ac.mp3
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Duration seconds: 202

## Resource

The episode highlights the historical significance of muskrat as a sustenance option during times of scarcity in Michigan, particularly during the War of 1812. The episode recounts the legislative efforts to promote muskrat hunting and the cultural events surrounding it, including annual dinners that cemented its place in Michigan's culinary landscape. ___________________________ Produced by  Michigan History Magazine

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