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Marshall,

Thank you for this article. It is refreshing to see someone cover the unknown factors in this ongoing dispute with DNR. It is not coincidence that DNR had the frequencies of the radio collared bears or as you pointed out the number of research bears that have been killed. The Permit had been changed to if the bear died the collar was retired. The hunt was on for the radio collared bears which would end Dr. Rogers study. Within the United States scientists are endorsed to research plants, animals , bugs trees what ever their discipline may be they study natural resources and the wonders of the animal world. Except in MN. ~ Where DNR can decide what theories/hypothesis are allowed.

It is amazing that a group of small minded people can not only obstruct this particular research but are allowed to target black bears because of hate or ignorance. Many people have asked where is this hatred coming from? Is it fear, jealousy, or just pure mean spirited people. They hide behind made up names and falsified complainants. There are many that understand the benefits of this research for today as well as future generations. The information shared generously with the public. The construction of an outstanding nature institution and educational center. This center dedicated to one small young bear that was followed by over 100 thousand people. This enthusiastic group were appalled to learn she was targeted and killed. The bear in your picture June we can see how small she really is and people can even begin to claim fear? Fear or is it a misinterpretation of our beautiful North American Black Bear. A misunderstanding that has been changing because of research and sharing of knowledge. June’s cubs are left alone separated from their mother long before it was time due to hatred. We are left to wonder will they make it though the cold MN winter.

Look to the other side, there are many who are trying to tear it down for all the ones who want to learn about wildlife and black bears from this research and the decades of effort that went into it. The hatred in the columns talking about dead bears, bear skin rugs, posting the bears names written on bullet casings, or how they enjoyed eating “hand fed” bear meat they so gleefully killed. This kind of targeting should make those of us with a sense of ethics, eagerness to learn and the pure love of nature to ponder the humanity of our fellow citizens. This senseless targeting of not only the black bears but this dedicated biologist.