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In this video, I'm making Japanese curry with some black bear meat. This bear meat was given to me by a friend who managed to successfully hunt this bear in California. In this video, I also share some info on how to acquire wild bear or other wild game meats in Canada and the US, how to safely cook bear meat and of course, how to make Japanese curry.
I tried to share as much info as I could on bear meat and wild game in this video, but to avoid making the video too long, I didn't elaborate too much. Continue reading the FAQ and common misconceptions sections of this description for more info.
FAQ:
1. How does bear meat taste?
It's very similar to beef with plenty of fat. The fat from this bear was very mild and neutral tasting. Bear meat will taste delicious if you cook it properly.
I've heard people say negative things about almost every wild game animal out there: squirrels, wild hogs, diver ducks, etc. The diet and health of the animal plays a big factor in how it will taste but in general, most wild game will taste good if you treat the meat with care when processing and cook it properly.
2. Can I buy bear meat to eat?
You can't buy wild bear meat to eat. Recreationally hunted wild game meat can't be bought or sold and market hunting (commercial hunting) has been illegal in the US and Canada for a long time now. However, I did see a few ranches out of Colorado that sold bear meat before, but it's not sold on a regular basis and I don't know where the meat comes from. I think I read that they farm the bears but I don't know how bear farming works in America.
Common misconceptions:
1. "People only hunt bears for sport", "Bear hunting is purely trophy hunting"
I'm not a bear hunter and I can't speak for every bear hunter out there. But the people that I know who hunt and have hunted bears have always taken and eaten the meat. In fact, in a lot of States, hunters are legally required to take the majority of the meat from a legally hunted animal. Look up "wanton waste laws".
While all hunters appreciate the adventure and experience of a hunt, the majority also value and appreciate the meat that they're rewarded with after a successful hunt. Why put in so much effort, time and money and not take home the meat?
2. "Bear meat is gross and filled with parasites"
Bear meat does have a high chance of containing parasites, most common is the parasite that causes trichinosis. However, this is not foreign to the food industry. For a long time, it was common in pork, which is why it was always recommended to cook pork well-done. Proper cooking will take care of it and the meat is edible.