I've hunted with hounds for bear, deer , rabbits, coyotes foxes, etc. in other provinces,and have no problem with it.
A dog can be a wonderful companion in the bush and as Sheephunter sated, save a bear's life.
Back in my younger days, when on a fly in line, I ran a team of dogs, and when things got dicey, they would always come through as a team - 'nuff said about that!
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