Smell is always a clue, even with generally 'edible' animals. I've generally taken some bear meat. But I have never had any qualms about leaving it all either - and my ethic has long included the idea than some would be eaten. But I don't have any inclination to freshly recycle well-aged beach kills or rank salmon. As I stated earlier in this thread, one carcass we left in it's entirety but for the head and hide...was completely cleaned up...gone, in less than 2 weeks.
Thats not the point....
If there is a trouble bear shot and killed, no problem, if a bear is killed on a guided hunt then take out the edible portions.
The grizzlies in the interior of bc aren't eating salmon on a regular basis.
