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.
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.