Mossy:
Hhhhmmmm, now I don't know for sure. It sounds more like your describing an ungulate than a bear, but I'm not too clear on shape and texture. Was it smooth or rough?
If you manage to snap a shot of the "stuff", and could post it, that would make it much more clear!
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