WDFW Karelian Bear Dogs (KBDs) help resolve many bear-human conflicts in Washington and reduce the number of bears that have to be lethally removed.

Link:  https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/enforcement/KBD

WDFW'S Karelian Bear Dog Program: Helping People & Helping Wildlife

Link:  https://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01544

The six working dogs with Washington State Fish and Wildlife's Karelian Bear Dog Program work with their wildlife officer handlers to help mitigate human-wildlife conflicts with bears, cougars and other animals.

Link:   https://www.inlander.com/spokane/meet-washington-states-karelian-bear-dogs/Slideshow/2772624/2772610