idahooutdoors have you ever hear of anyone eating mountain lion? Just wondering talked to a guy that told they tasted like bear.

[idduckhntr]

idahooutdoors have you ever hear of anyone eating mountain lion? Just wondering talked to a guy that told they tasted like bear. What are your thoughts?

[steve182]

I've seen Nuge talk about eating them.

[slothman]

I heard some old guys in their late 80's talkin about how they used to eat mountain lion steaks- but im not shure if they were being serious or just telling stories.

[hunterkid94]

honestly ive never heard of it at all. seems like it would be an exotic meal.

[ishawooa]

I was in attendance at a barbeque here in Wyoming about fifteen years ago and was asked by the person giving the party to assist him in transporting some platters of meat to the outdoor grill. I remarked that the plate of pork tenderloins certainly looked exceptionally good. He replied something like "don't eat that shxx, its cat". Consequently I did not touch the finished cooked product but folks who did without knowing it was mountain lion remarked that it was excellent. I decided to stay with the black angus filets after first determining that all of my friend's horses were alive and well in the corral. Sometimes one can't be too careful.

[evspence]

mountain lion = bear = buffalo = venison = turkey = chicken = everything. So, mountain lion = everything.

[steve182]

If i shot it, or one of my hunting buddies shot it, i'd try the tenderloins and/or loins. Otherwise, not putting any cat on my table. And i don't like chinese food either.

[Del in KS]

I have read that the old mountain men loved mountain lion meat and beaver tail above just about anything else.

[wallofsam]

If it tastes like bear I'd try it. Bear burgers are excellent. But the meat was mixed 50/50 with pork. It had a tiny bit of gamey flavor, but thats what I liked about it. No different than shooting a buck from MI Upper Peninsula.

[Happy Myles]

Mt Lion backstrap is excellent. I prefer it with a mayo catsup hot sauce on the side. Cat back straps are large for the size of the animal. Don't turn it down if you have a chance, You"ll be pleasantly surprised. Convinced a PH in Namibia to try Leopard back strap, all found it to be quite good. Perhaps they were working on their tips.

[idahooutdoors]

Never tried it myself. I imagine if cooked right it could be OK. Probably better than what your mind would lead you to believe. I would think it may be somewhat gamy tasting and tough, I may have to try sometime, just to say I did.

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with Happy Myles answer above and A + 1 for you sir!!!