Field dressing a bear?
field dressing a bear .I wonder how much is it different then field dressing a deer?
I seen a old big big bear this past week I wonder if I get lucky during the early bow I just may take a shot at him,man this guys is well over 450lbs but never did field dress a bear before,anything to know before you start? I have passed on a few over the years this guy should make a nice but costly wall hanger don't think the meat would be to tender to eat :kt: |
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I've killed three bears in my life [ never again } and getting them out of the woods is no picnic. Picture trying to drag 250lbs of jello in a bag that holds 400lbs of jello. If the ground isn't flat, you got your hands full. Unlike deer, the short legs of a bear offer no stability when dragging; they constantly want to roll. The thing that really surprised me was how small the lungs are, compared to a Adirondack bucks lungs! Be prepared for the shock when you see your first hanging without the hide. Eerily like a human! As far as eating, the first bear I took was the best tasting wild game I had ever had, up to that point. You have to get ALL the fat off, as it is greasy, much like bacon. The last bear I got, you couldn't even stand the smell of it cooking.:confused0024:
Don't get me wrong, it's a challenge to target bear, especially without bait, and is very rewarding. I'm just not into the 6+ miles of work getting them out, without the option of motorized vehicle. Now, mature buck is a whole different story!:deer::cool2: |
lonewolf:
hope ya get a chance at that ole boy! I helped skin a bear years ago when i was a kid,,,and i remember it to be quite different or should i say more tedious than a deer,,,,do some research before season,,,i would hate to mess that mount up,,,if i can find the website that is somewhat of a "how to" when it comes to caping and caring for a bear prior to taxidermy,,,i will post it on here for ya. Good Luck |
Rem: thank you
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Make your first shot count as a wounded bear is nothing you want to mess with.. I had a freind shoot a bear one time and it fell at his feet. They can be nasty sometimes.. Also use to know a few bear hunters that would save the gall bladder to sell.. I am not sure if that is still legal now or not. They used to get around $50 for it.. Good luck on your bear hunt...
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Originally Posted by rem700man
(Post 3423348)
lonewolf:
i would hate to mess that mount up,,,if i can find the website that is somewhat of a "how to" when it comes to caping and caring for a bear prior to taxidermy,,,i will post it on here for ya. Good Luck |
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