Bear Meat
#11
RE: Bear Meat
I used to get Bear and Elk all the time when I was with one of my (now) ex girlfriends. Her dad was an avid hunter and went all over to hunt. Bear was really good. Elk was awesome for burgers or steaks I remember.
#12
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IOWA/25' UP
Posts: 7,145
RE: Bear Meat
It is very good. We always havea beer and bear party when we get back from a hunt. Prissy girls there and they enjoy it too.I have even had a locker smoke a ham and it tasted just like ham. The secret is to trim off all fat and slow cook the meat.
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IOWA/25' UP
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RE: Bear Meat
ORIGINAL: YooperMike
Well you obviously aren't hardcore and a total waster giving hunters a bad name. JK!! I'm not sure how hungry I would have to be to eat a 'yote.
ORIGINAL: ryanaller
After I clicked submit I realized I was being a hipocrite...I won't eat a coyote!
After I clicked submit I realized I was being a hipocrite...I won't eat a coyote!
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: Bear Meat
ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter
It is very good. We always havea beer and bear party when we get back from a hunt. Prissy girls there and they enjoy it too.I have even had a locker smoke a ham and it tasted just like ham. The secret is to trim off all fat and slow cook the meat.
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
It is very good. We always havea beer and bear party when we get back from a hunt. Prissy girls there and they enjoy it too.I have even had a locker smoke a ham and it tasted just like ham. The secret is to trim off all fat and slow cook the meat.
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
Have you ever had jerkey made with bear meat you guys?
#16
RE: Bear Meat
ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
The only negative thingafter eating it is the uncontrolable desire to rub your butt on a log and a craving for honey.[8D]
#18
RE: Bear Meat
I have taken bear b4 but have never nibbled on one. I return the carcasses to the bush where other critters can eat it up as i do with all of my fur bearing animals.. Perfectly legal and i have no problems in doing it. My only recomendation is if you are going to keep a bear for meat take a fall bear where they have been eating well on grain, grass berries etc. A bear that is hitting the bait hard has been eating beavers, dohnuts, cooking oil etc.
#19
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 22
RE: Bear Meat
I agree a fall bear is better for eatting however I spring bear hunt in canada ever couple of years. Usually the back straps and roasts are all we take.
I purchased a meat tenderizor called the Jaccard.
Hope its ok to do this link.
http://www.jaccard.com/Home-Product-WTender-48B.asp?group=R
bear meat is very stringie. the jaccard cuts those fibers and allows it to break down, thus being tendor.
the next trick is, put it in a zip lock bag filled with Butter Milk. This will also cause it to break down and not be so tough. after 24 hours pour off the butter milk, rinse and repeat, soak for an additional 24 hours in butter milk. ( this also pulls the blood out of the meat, so the oil, fishie taste is gone )
now pick out the seasoning you want. I use a herb and lemon marinaide, and soak it for another 24 hours.
my prefrence is to cube the meat and make kabobs. cook them on the grill and you won't be able to cook them fast enough for everyone to eat.
I saved my bear and did this in elk camp one year. I had to fight to get one bear kabob for myself LOL.
by the way when soaking it in buttermilk over night make sure its in the fridge
I purchased a meat tenderizor called the Jaccard.
Hope its ok to do this link.
http://www.jaccard.com/Home-Product-WTender-48B.asp?group=R
bear meat is very stringie. the jaccard cuts those fibers and allows it to break down, thus being tendor.
the next trick is, put it in a zip lock bag filled with Butter Milk. This will also cause it to break down and not be so tough. after 24 hours pour off the butter milk, rinse and repeat, soak for an additional 24 hours in butter milk. ( this also pulls the blood out of the meat, so the oil, fishie taste is gone )
now pick out the seasoning you want. I use a herb and lemon marinaide, and soak it for another 24 hours.
my prefrence is to cube the meat and make kabobs. cook them on the grill and you won't be able to cook them fast enough for everyone to eat.
I saved my bear and did this in elk camp one year. I had to fight to get one bear kabob for myself LOL.
by the way when soaking it in buttermilk over night make sure its in the fridge
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IOWA/25' UP
Posts: 7,145
RE: Bear Meat
I myself would not make or eat jerky made from bear meat. Bear meat is like pig meat and can have a parasite called trichnososis in it. Jerky making does not reach the desired temp in the meat to make me feel safe to eat it. To each his own though. Think about it, trichnososis in pork is much less of a concern than years ago and stores or lockers around here or anywhere I have ever been,still do not sell or make pork jerky. You may end up with one or more of these in ya.