Black Bear Hunting Guide >> Black Bear Hunting Tips

4  to 5 lbs. bear meat cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
1 tbs. Italian seasoning
4 tbs. butter
2 tbs. vegetable or corn oil
1 large onion diced
1 8 oz. tin beef broth
4 bay leaves (do not eat)
2 lb. small. potatoes
1 lb. fresh mushrooms if button size do not slice
5 carrots sliced
1 turnip cubed
5 parsnip sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 deg. Put flour with seasonings in plastic bag and shake until bear meat coated, combine oil and butter in skillet and brown meat and drain off grease from meat. In a large Dutch oven add 2 or 3 quarters of water and all ingredients. Cook for approximately 2 to 3 hours adding water if necessary and checking every 30 minute. Serve with fresh rolls or Italian bread.