I got skunked last year.  Saw more bear dropping piles in the North Cascades than I even saw on Prince of Wales Island, AK  but did not see one single bear.  I really want to get a black coat bear.  I had sausage (Beer Snack and Garlic Snack) made from my 2010 bear and it was very good.  A little drier than venison but everybody I offerred it to was very suprised at how good it tasted.  I had it processed at Stewarts Meats in McKenna, WA.  Next bear I want to get some breakfast sausage made.  I just got my skull back from the taxidermist and should have my rug back in 2 months.  Skull mounts are awesome!!!  I would highly recommend it for anyone for a lasting trophy memory.  It looks good and doesn't take up a lot of space to display.