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Snubbie's Thread on Bear meat reminded me tht I need to polish up on the rules pertaining to Colorado Bears before we go on our Elk/Bear Hunt.
I know the whole Bear must be thawed and checked in within 5 Days of the kill (unless that has changed) but, is there anything else im missing? Can anyone direct me to a link on any other Rules or Regs that I may need to be aware of.
I have no experience with Bears, Is the meat worth eating and What parts? Any good tips on meat handling and gutting to preserve the bears skin for a rug or mount. We are doing a backcountry hunt and it may be a day before we can get the packers in and have it in a cooler and then checked. Any good directional sites on Bear prep?
Yes im green and needing some tips. Thanks in advance!
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You cannot buy a bear license after the start of the season. It keeps folks from shooting one and then going in to town to buy a license.
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Don't forget evidence of sex and you can't shoot a sow with cubs
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You can't go in a den after one either.
Just present the hide and head. No need for the whole bear.
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Bear tag is bought
Dont shoot a Sow with Cubs
No goin n a Den after one:)
Keep Evidence of sex attached
No need to keep the whole bear for check in.
?? What parts are best for eatin if I was wanting to try some? Anyone make sausage or anything out of it?
I will read the site page on Bears again also, all good stuff, thanks fellas!
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If you are successful, put an empty water bottle sideways in the bears mouth right away. The Game and Fish boys will appreciate this, as it makes pulling a tooth a breeze ! Good luck. 
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Any good sites with directional info on proper skinning for rugs. I have watched a few done on YouTube, just wondering if there's any real dos or that you guys would like to share. I'm taking Salt for the hide. Gona cool it the best I can and salt it down real good.
Can I do the gutless method on a Bear to get the Hide and Meat off? I don't really see a reason not to, just askin.
All the questions are me just trying to be prepared just in case. I have to actually kill first, I know. I'm fairly confident, just trying to see if im missin anything.
Thanks
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No reason you can't use the gutless method.
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a hunting license and that's pretty close.
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Harv, Like the confidence. I am giving them another run this fall myself. Best of luck. They continue to elude me in the oak brush, but this may be the year.
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Harv, Like the confidence. I am giving them another run this fall myself. Best of luck. They continue to elude me in the oak brush, but this may be the year. Berries are a good place to find them.
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a hunting license and that's pretty close.
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I read an article the other day that consuming bear meat is probably the most cause of trichnosis in humans instead of pigs.
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Good Luck!! That Oakbrush is THICK Stuff, man it's thick!
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Well with what you said and after reading snubbies thread I believe I will pass and just eat Bacon. Why in the world do we have to pack the meat out in Co then. Wonder if I can get away with a just a couple straps and ham and call it good for the game and fish guys;) jk
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Don't count on that. Backstraps, loins, and the 4 quarters is the minimum you have to take.
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I won't. Just kidn around.
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