Bambi and Mark, it was a .308 150 federal fusion going 2600-2650. After taking the bear apart I think the first shot was lung/liver, second was a bad body shot, and the third shot took out the heart. I found the first bullet and it looked pretty good. Really he was dead within twenty seconds of the first shot, so I don't have any reservations about sticking with it for now.
Sytes- I'll get some sausage made, then do the rest burger and roasts. Pot roast, corned bear and cabbage, tacos, and sloppy joes for me all year.
Pagosa- generally speaking I think the fall ones taste better, but they're hit or miss anytime of year. They're incredibly fat this time of year though. One tag per year in MT.