I have always stripped bear fat as it sours easily when stored. We used to render the fat for lard, and perhaps that is a leftover practice from my youth. It will be interesting to see others imput.
I guess the "I have always done it that way" really isn't a reason is it.
not trying to question your method, just trying to learn something new!! Hope to one day need to know what to do with a recently shot bear!!
