Hard Release of a Washington Black Bear
May 2009 — Washington Fish and Wildlife Officers, Wind River's Director, Carrie Hunt and a team of 4 Karelian Bear Dogs teach this bear that he is not allowed in this area.
Blaze and Savute
May 2009 — Carrie Hunt & "Savute" and Washington Fish & Wildlife Officer Chris Moszeter & "Blaze" shepherding a Washington Black Bear back into cover.
Outreach at WILDFEST, Downtown Missoula, MT
2009 — Outreach for the International Wildlife Film Festival's WILDFEST, downtown Missoula, MT. WRBI's Renee Van Camp & "Akela", Volunteer Kaitlin Weber & "Mara" and Volunteer Hunter Cruz & "Grace" prepare for the 'camping skit' that teaches coexistence with wildlife by securing attractants and keeping a clean campsite.
Girl Scouts Camp Menard Outreach
2009 — Girl Scouts Camp Menard Outreach event. Wind River's Renee Van Camp & "Savute", Emily Luther
& "Mara" and Volunteer Hunter Cruz & "Akela" perform 'shepherding' Mike, the bear, during our Bear
Shepherding skit that teaches coexistence and how to become more Bear Aware.
Sentinel High School Bear Aware Brochure
2009 — Sentinel High School students with Wind River's "Savute" and "Blaze" visit the Institute for a
school project to create a Bear Aware brochure.