bear hide?

[sallanh]

hello,
i understand from the regs that if i were to shoot and tag a black bear that youre not allowed to let the hide go to waste...well what if i only want the bear for meat..what do you do with the hide...is bear meat any good at all..ive heard mixed opinions..
thanks
scott

[dmcbride]

Originally Posted by sallanh

hello,
i understand from the regs that if i were to shoot and tag a black bear that youre not allowed to let the hide go to waste...well what if i only want the bear for meat..what do you do with the hide...is bear meat any good at all..ive heard mixed opinions..
thanks
scott

You can give the hide away. I like bear meat, but it depends on what it has been eating.

Sweet berries and grains=good bear.
stinky bear bait, dump fed=gross bear.

[Arnak]

I don't know what to say about the hide.

As for the meat I'm one of those who love it. It's the primary reason I hunt bear. Meat and fat to make soap actually. Most braised meat recipes do great for bear (those that involve wine or beer are best, of course).

[3blade]

Believe you can turn it in to a f&w office, but check with them first. If its in good condition you can sell it to a fur buyer or taxidermist with the appropriate license.