Bear

Shot execution here is basic: find the bear, steady the rifle, and make the best possible shot. Preparation and the right gear do the rest.

A grateful father credits his son with saving his life that day. “Owen was a hero.” What made him a hero? He acted quickly and shot a large black bear when it attacked his father on a hunting trip. 

I don’t love cooked mushrooms. Having said that, I love cooked morels. I’ll show you how I drizzle morel mushrooms over bear backstraps. Morels make you look like a great cook.

This is the second installment of bear hunting tips with bear baiting and shot placement covered in detail.

The GunsAmerica team had a dish like this at SHOT: It was delicious. The soup broth is full of flavor from several spices, and the braised meat is tender and tasty. We had it with beef, which was mostly fat, and the whole time I was dreaming of eating it with bear meat.

I continually hear from many people that insist that wild boar is inedible. I shouldn’t be surprised, though: I’ve been told that all the other “boars” are inedible, too.

Bears, raccoons, and even rock chucks (marmots), all produce fat that can be rendered. You’ll be surprised at how mild these fats taste.

This summer sausage recipe is ideal for all those animals whose steaks are less delicious than you’d hoped. You can make as much as you like and store it in the freezer. It makes excellent sandwiches and terrific low-carb meals with cheese. Serve it at the Super Bowl party with cheese and crackers. And it’s a must-have for all your upcoming hunts this year. These sausages are a terrific way to share game meat with first-timers. It tastes like sausage and doesn’t have any particularly wild flavors. Friends will see that wild meat taste good.

A black bear broke into a house in Wisconsin, attacking a husband and wife while their children were asleep.