They're good to eat, taste similar to rabbit. Might shoot some today.
Having said that, I tend to lean on the side of the other poster in that harming animals should be avoided unless there's a specific reason (such as eating them)
At some point the world isn't kumbaya and the animals will learn when they tend to die or be physically hurt when approaching that activity.
Get yourself a good, sharp paring knife or pocket knife and some kitchen shears and you're good to go.