Aster heads out Attempts to get Lily and Aster’s GPS units back online occupied the morning and evening hours—finally with success. Aster initially moved away but Sue followed her to the edge of a huge wetland. By then Aster was on the other side. Determined, Sue called and called and finally Aster came closer.
LilyShe was still wary and circled around to Sue’s back-trail before approaching. Even then she kept her distance and repeatedly stood on her hind legs to peer over the vegetation. At one point, Sue needed two hands to take a picture so she balanced the bag of nuts on her head. That sight was too much for Aster and she bolted. Finally she approached for the GPS swap. The day ended a success.
Aster peers over fernsWe see the legal fund growing past the $23,000 mark at bearstudy.org and can only say thank you. The research and education must continue. Again, we are asking for fairness and an investigation. We want to continue the research with DNR cooperation that will make our research, education outreach, and publishing fully possible. The scheduled meeting is short—little more than a half hour. 
Aster takes one last lookWe hope it is long enough for the governor to see the truth of our publication record, the bears’ public safety record, and the truth of what brought about this crisis.
Thank you for all you are doing to show support. We cannot advocate for support, but please know that anything you do is appreciated.
Another video of June taken by Jim Stroner on June 28, 2013 is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bAGWQqNzls.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
All photos taken today unless otherwise noted.