Bears are omnivores, as well as opportunistic feeders. They will eat virtually anything, and the meat will usually reflect the taste of whatever it is that they habitually eat. I've had it a few times: bear from areas far away from humans tastes the best. Bear that live in proximity to humans often feed on garbage and to say it has an "off" taste is putting it mildly.
People in the know will slice away as much fat as possible before cooking the meat, then add fat from other sources during cooking: bacon, for example, or hog backfat. Cuts down on the possibility of "off" tastes, supposedly.
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