They will satisfy their hunger with putrid carcass, or, in short, with anything that is eatable by any other creature.
Notwithstanding the disgusting variety of his food, the flesh of the black bear is very palatable.

It is a treat among the Indians and white hunters--particularly the large fat paws, which are esteemed the "tit-bits." It is, perhaps, because these people are so fond of them, that they are led to believe the bear himself must be so, and therefore during his winter retirement entertains himself by sucking them.
There are many ways of capturing the bear.

He is hunted by trained hounds.

When thus attacked he will run straight on for ten miles, if his pursuers do not press him too close.

When overtaken, however, he turns upon the dogs; and, should one of the latter come near enough, a single blow of his paws will usually send it sprawling.