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I've done it a few times. Once a whole rabbit pieced out and wrapped in bacon, and once whole rabbit wrapped in bacon. Both rabbits were rabbits that had a run in with my .410 and some 3 inch #5 shells.
I've considered making some Hopper Poppers next time I find a place to hunt them.
I I seasoned them with salt, pepper, garlic, and cayenne then smoked them at around 225 -250 degrees for about 3 hours or about 165 degrees with some apple wood for flavor. They came out great and everyone enjoyed them...