A quick tidbit about AZ spring bear tags.... 20 bears statewide were reported to be killed in 2000-2004 during spring bear tags. So ya... odds of harvesting one is quite low.
Check out the story on his site, I'm sure Oscar won't mind my posting the website addy for you all to see. www.azsj.org. It's a great site for AZ locals and not so locals. Register and talk with the folks, I think you'll find that they are all great people. There's a lot of us there that post here fairly regularly also.
Way to go CMC! I still can't get believe what an awesome hunt you had. You got some great friends too! Hey I want a steak from Flemmings some time also! Let me know when I can give you a hand! LOL!!