Bear is very good! So is deer- when you cook it right and based on the "bloody and thick" statement I would say it wasn't. I am going bear hunting too but it takes 4 years to get a permit though, so it will take a while. I used to hunt rabbit.

Wild game meat is much healthier for you than "domestic" meat like chicken, beef, pork, etc- that is mainly why I like to eat it- and it tastes good plain and simple. :/ I know it offends some, but hey, I can't please everyone, I try not to offend.