The bear meat I have had has been outstanding. Something many hunters don' t know is that the bear is a member of the Suiade Family (swine) and it must be thoroughly cooked. It is elegant in any pork recipe. My favorite is Peanut Butter Fried (pork)Chops (a Campbell Soups Recipe).

Coming between a sow and her cubs is a serious mistake that is to be avoided at all costs but other than that they are not all that dangerous . . . unless you make a bad shot and have to track a wounded animal.