It has to be cooked properly. Although black bears in PA never truely hibernate, they do go dormant during winter. This can lead to worms, so you have to cook it thoroughly. It also has to be properly seasoned and marinated otherwise it has a very gamey flavor.

But prepare the meat and cook it properly and it can make a very yummy dish. As you might could tell, I'm a bit of a wild game coulinery conisoure