You know, my mistake was that the bears that my friends had done were some years ago now, AND, that they were done by a friend that did it for
cheap (but great work), and think in the end, they only paid around 600$.
But he has since retired and moved away.

Also, yes, it does cost a lot now, even before the taxy gets his/her hands on it, and a long time to even get the hide with hair on back (a year! then another 6 months for the work)

So, shelling out 1500.00$ + on a rug with head and teeth, aint cheap!

So, FYI to all, keep up with "Current Prices" if you are considering mounts!

Retiredguy, you are right, in a way, it is no different then a deer hide that gets tossed.
I just know in the future, unless I really do have the cash for a mount, the "different ones" will walk.
(seen some real cool colored ones, one a huge "orange color, and some other with "grizzled tips")

BUT, from speaking to others, some places really do have a big bear surplus right now, and they need to be reduced, or some will be a sickly bunch walking around very soon.
So, everyone, if you like bear meat, or want to try it, "Get a tag", as it is a good time right now to hunt them!

And yes, that is a nice sized bear, no tom foolery in that photo!!!!!