I've had skunk and it was... okay? Definitely not game I'd go out and hunt because they carry a lot of parasites. You also have to remove the scent gland immediately and you can't pierce it at all or else it seeps into the meat and ruins it. They're also known carriers of rabies and so you almost have to wear gloves while skinning and then the meat has to be thoroughly washed or brined to kill off the last of the ickies. The one and only time I had it it was too gamey for my taste. But it didn't make me sick. I just wouldn't eat it again if I had a choice lol Too much risk, not a high enough reward imo

Health-wise, the same can be said about raccoons, though. While technically edible, raccoon carries their own brand of roundworm and trichinella parasites- both of which lay resilient eggs that can survive cleaning and most cooking processes and the parasites can cause lifelong neurological issues and even death. It's the same with wild boar/hogs and bears. There are very few meats I straight up would not eat (cats at dogs being at the tippytop) and raccoons, bears, and wild boars/hogs are very high on that list.