Norco I have tried sask bear several ways and only had on a few occasion a pleasant meal I enjoyed. Although on the flip side i ate bear harvested in BC and it was very nice table fare. I believe the habitat and range they live in directly transfer to how they will be on the table. Since I primarily hunt bears in the spring and forest areas of sask, I think these are not noted as the best eating conditions for bear. So 100% honesty while every bear I have tried to eat the meat, most of it has ended up in the dogs dish...it just isn't my bag of tea and thus I don't hunt bears to fill my freezer. Although I do a lot more watching than harvesting when it comes to bears as well. I have no problems hanging an empty tag on the wall, as this has happened more often than on a bear in my case. I will continue to try and eat the meat on future bears I may harvest but as to this day I haven't found it to be the best meat that nature has to offer. So my options are don't hunt bears or be a spectator. I don't view this as wasteful and am quite comfortable I am giving bear a reasonable attempt.