Funny how things look from the other foot. As a taxidermist, I hear " why are you so expensive?" It costs no matter what you do. I would be darned if I'd do it for free for someone. I know of a few outfitters getting $3500 for bear hunts and up to $7500 for mulies. I can't afford it but if that's what I wanted to do......... kakko how are the bears up there? Are they starting to bulk up?