Well I have to disagree with the statement that if the person who told you it wasn't good has never had it of didn't cook it properly. I have had bear meat and it has been cooked many different ways and I can not stand itfall bear is more tolerable(sp?) than spring bear but man I have to tell you I would personally rather eat S&%t sandwiches[:'(]. Also if anyone tells you bear meat blows venison out of the water hasn't had it or hasn't cooked it properly. But either way enjoy the hunt.