RE: Bear steaks
Capt...I have killed a bear each of the past 3 yrs, and love the meat. It takes a little care to get it right, but it is delicious.
Here's a recipe I use for steak & gravy.
Take 4 large bear steaks and pound with a tenderizing mallet. (The edge of a saucer will also work) This tenderized the meat. Then dredge in flour and fry/brown in a butter/oil mix. Use an iron skillet or oven safe skillet.
Either make your own gravy or use a jar/packet of mushroom gravy. Pour over meat in pan, cover and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.
It's tender and delicious.