I've heard bear meat can harbor a tremendous number of diseases. And I've seen video or a picture of a massive worm dangling from a bear's butt that was lodged in its intestines... so that pretty much turned me off bear meat forever.
All animals have parasites. Just because you saw one doesnt mean they all are like that. Bear meat is no different than any other game. Nobody in my family has gotten sick from it. I take one every other year, jerky a bunch and freeze the best cuts. It is kind of greasy and only the best cuts are tender, but its not bad eating. I eat what I kill and for me it would be unethical to kill them without eating them. I enjoy the hunt (I dont do the dogs thing, that is also unethical imo) so eating them is a must. A bear head on the wall of my office with the accompanying story is always something a new comer wants to see and hear about.
No I havent seen any animal act funny. The deer herd supposedly has that equine something virus similar to mad cow I think. But I take my kills to the DNR to check and none have ever had it.
Pigs, dogs, cAts, catfish, and rats are nasty too. It is smart to be selective. If only someone had a guidebook for the clean meat on earth. Leviticus 11 is handy.
I've heard bear meat can harbor a tremendous number of diseases. And I've seen video or a picture of a massive worm dangling from a bear's butt that was lodged in its intestines... so that pretty much turned me off bear meat forever.
All animals have parasites. Just because you saw one doesnt mean they all are like that. Bear meat is no different than any other game. Nobody in my family has gotten sick from it. I take one every other year, jerky a bunch and freeze the best cuts. It is kind of greasy and only the best cuts are tender, but its not bad eating. I eat what I kill and for me it would be unethical to kill them without eating them. I enjoy the hunt (I dont do the dogs thing, that is also unethical imo) so eating them is a must. A bear head on the wall of my office with the accompanying story is always something a new comer wants to see and hear about.
Well, I'm just glad you haven't had any issues from eating one.
While hunting, I'm assuming you study the animal's behavior. Have you ever seen an animal appear dysfunctional?
And a bear head in the office honestly sounds awesome!
No I havent seen any animal act funny. The deer herd supposedly has that equine something virus similar to mad cow I think. But I take my kills to the DNR to check and none have ever had it.
Pigs, dogs, cAts, catfish, and rats are nasty too. It is smart to be selective. If only someone had a guidebook for the clean meat on earth. Leviticus 11 is handy.
I saw that -- but I wasn't sure it was a worm or a cord.
Animals sometimes eat things that come right out the other end.
Like plastic or string...
Probablt bears living close to humans and eating their garbage.
I have heards that bears that primarily eat berries are delicious.
I'm guessing you're correct about the root cause.