Field Notes Doug Bell June 23, 1988 Clouds were thick and it was threatening to rain. Was in harbor by 08:15. Glenn Eager was there, looking at his small cabin cruiser which had sprung a leak and sunk the day before. I loaded up my car, thanked him, and said goodbye. He suggested I get in touch with Harry Taylor, up at East Point Fishhaus, Cannery, Willopa Bay for a contact & possible ride. I drove to Astoria for breakfast, then back to St. Columbia Youth Hostel to pick up my radio that Maren sent. Phil Owen was there and was his girlfriend, Tiny, who had "come back" after leaving for her vacation yesterday. Good for him. Then drove on to Willopa Nati Wildlife Refuge. Jim Heidley (Manager) and Eileen Dunlop were there - greeted me warmly. Unfortunately, my WA permit had not arrived, quite upsetting. I tried calling, but only got secretaries. Found out it hadn't been issued yet. I was fuming mad. Said I'd drive up to Olympia for my permit. Which I did. Maveen Robe came into the office at 15:30. We were a bit strained with each other, but I did get the permit. Went directly over to Port of Olympia, and got Mr. Jim Jackson's approval for trapping gulls. In the meantime I made arrangements with Mr. Wayne Morris (Coast Oyster, Willopa,) to go out with his crew on Monday (June 26), and Tim Morris [Coast Oyster - Grays Harbor] on Tuesday (June 27). On the 28th &