The guide route my be the best option. We do have a season here in Oklahoma but the limit is 20 state wide. With doing the guide route it would have to be a black bear. There is no way I could afford a Grizz.. DIY are definatly more rewarding but with having to take a trip well away from where I live it is probably out of the question.
Spring or fall really doesn't matter to me just the chance to get out there and have the opportunity. The only game animal state side that is higher on my list is a good mule deer.
Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate it.