Good looking bear (and taxidermy work); I'm headed that direction in 23 for a Dall sheep and am planning on having a grizzly tag in my pocket (if I tag out early on the sheep)
Ya know, that could be one of the best mounts I have ever seen. I was around trapping a bunch as a kid, lots of stretching hides around. I really, really love it man!
I love the hoop around the hide. A few years back I built a wooden frame so I could streatch out and dry a caribou hide. It looked real cool. Reminded me of some old pictures. Great idea.