I've only killed two Black bears but have rendered the fat like Idaho Shooter described, except I used my large cast iron pot.

Low heat and watch it. The fat is great for baking, etc.

Some people use the bear fat on their boots but I don't. I am afraid my dog would eat my boots! grin

L.W.


"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." (William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830s.)