Black Bear Stew

4 to 5 lbs bear meat cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
1 tbs italian seasoning
4 tbs butter
2 tbs vegetable or corn oil
1 large onion diced
1 8 oz. tin beef broth
4 bay leaves (do not eat)
2 lb small. potatoes
1 lb fresh mushrooms if button size do not slice
5 carrots sliced
1 turnip cubed
5 parsnip sliced (optional)

Here's how Bobo does it Preheat oven to 325 Deg.. put flour with seasonings in plastic bag and shake until bear meat coated, combine oil and butter in skillet and brown meat and drain off grease from meat.
In a large dutch oven add 2 or 3 qts. of water and all ingredients. Cook approx. 2 to 3 hours adding water if necessary checking every 30 minutes.
Serve with fresh rolls or italian bread.