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.