Don't you guys have bigger bears that resemble our Grizzly's? What calibers do you have available? It's a good idea to hit dangerous game hard and try to break them down. Also, don't you hunt a lot of moose over there? Is any of your hunting long range? Do you plan to reload? If you do your own reloading, go great big and load light when needed. I have a buddy that hunts in your area and likes his .375.