It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we said goodbye to our friend Li'l Smokey. The bear that refused to give up was given a second chance at living a normal life 1  year ago today. Since his release, he has been tracked in the wild 3 times, each time being located within about five miles from where we dropped him off. Whether or not DFG will be able to track him again before his transmitter gives out is still unknown. Being able to participate in the release was such a rewarding experience and certainly one I will never forget. Keep warm and safe out there, little buddy.

Here is one of the news stories from the release. LTWC also has a great video on their site, filmed by one of their volunteers. It brings back great memories.

Our Hardcover Edition of Saving Li'l Smokey is now available!

SPECIAL FEATURES:

HARD cover = More child-friendly!  We had one parent tell us that his little boy sleeps with Saving Li’l Smokey (too cute!). Our new edition will hold up to this kind of loving better!

New Li’l Smokey Update! On September 30^th, the Department of Fish and Game flew out to check on Li’l Smokey. Once again they found his “active” signal within the same general area where he has been spotted previously. F & G says this is a great sign that he is getting plenty to eat and is happy to just stay put. Conditions have been cold where he is and several rain and snow storms have dropped on him the past month. Probably not time to hibernate yet, but soon enough our little friend will snuggle up for some winter rack time.

New Local Printer (digitally remastered): We don’t have an updated image of the cover (above), BUT, it has some new details! Red Tail Publishing, a local, family-owned business, has done an amazing job replicating Ryan Lamb’s artwork so that it looks just like the original.

Signed and Personalized*! We will autograph each copy for you, and upon special request, will even write a personalized message!

We hope you enjoy the Hardcover Edition!!! ~Adam & Celeste Deem

The wonderful people at the Corning Senior Center rank near the top of all-time Li'l Smokey fans. Their director, Linda, recommended that Adam be named the Grand Marshall at their Hometown Christmas parade on Saturday November 21st. We look forward to being there and meeting all of the great people in Corning. There is a full day of great activities so please come and check it out. We will be at the Corning Veterans Hall from 12-4 and then in the parade at 5:30. We'd love to see you there!

Here is an article about the event:

http://www.corning-observer.com/news/christmas-6390-lot-event.html