Thanks All!!!!
I had no idea that this topic would bring so much response.
I will treat the meat like pork. And look forward to hunting bear.
Here in "Cheyoming" . . . regulations require you to present and report your harvest within 72 hours of the kill. Because of harvest number restrictions, an area may be closed before the season dates are over.
Thanks again, feel much better about putting that first bite in my mouth!