I shot a bear at Pine Acres Bear Camp in Ontario a few years ago. I deboned the meat and kept it cool. It was very tender and had a very mild flavor to it. I think that cooing the meat quickly and keeping it clean has a lot to do with how it eats later on. As most of us on here know, a good corn fed whitetail can taste poorly if not prepared correctly from the field to the table. I saw a lot of good meat get wasted on that hunt. Granted, it isn't backstrap from a Dall Sheep, but it certainly is worth a try.
I'll also give a thumbs up to Boyds in Washington. They do a great job.