Wolves in the Entiat

[bobcat]

I wonder why they don't try to manage the wolf on their ceded lands as well?   (Which includes the Entiat).

Maybe because there aren't enough wolves to manage?

[yote]

Goodbye deer.

x2

[Ridgerunner]

I doubt the Feds would go after them if they killed one on their ceded lands, I say go for it.

[Curly]

It would do wonders for helping the relationship between the tribe and non-native sportsmen.  (If they took out some wolves.)

[bobcat]

It would do wonders for helping the relationship between the tribe and non-native sportsmen.  (If they took out some wolves.)

They wouldn't make any friends with all the wolf lovers though.

[Special T]

Funnything about the tribes is they wouldnt avertise that they were killing them. they would just do it and and then fight the state quietly.  Its kinda the double edged sword of the tribes. Still have the stong silent western type mentality, that seems tobe missing so much in WA... 

[BIGINNER]

It would do wonders for helping the relationship between the tribe and non-native sportsmen.  (If they took out some wolves.)

They wouldn't make any friends with all the wolf lovers though.

wolf lover's would be fine with that.  after all, Indian's killing a wolf is "natural" and you know how greenies are all about nature.    it would be like a bobcat killing a rabbit. 

[Rainier10]

Are the native americans allowed to shoot as many as they want?  Not trying to stir the pot it is an honest question.  Actually as I type I am wondering the wolf is maybe a sacred animal or something.  Again not trying to stir the pot, I am just not familiar with their rules or traditions.

Indians are taking the wolf situation into their own hands. As I understand it, the wolf does have spiritual significance in most Western Indian cultures, but not to the extent that they won't kill them. I believe that both the Colville and Yakima nations have said they will "manage" wolves on their reservations according to their own needs. Good for them. 

Thanks for the info.  I am sure it would be way easier for them to kill a few wolves and not get the flack that non tribal hunters would get.

Here is a quote from the very end of the article that I thought was odd also.  I had heard of a small herd of elk in the area but never heard anything about moose until this statement.


"Monette, a self-described avid sportsman, also photographed a moose with two calves and a couple of elk in the area Monday. He said he’s seen wolves in Montana before, but never one in this area and never so close. It was an exciting and slightly unnerving experience, he said."

I guess it makes sense the wolves are there if there are moose also, moose are delicious.

[X-Force]

Cool Pic.

It looks like the wolf population is getting as big as many of you think...

[hirshey]

They are "dispersing" quite quickly and in 2's and 3's not to be considered a "breeding pair". It's pretty impressive the range of sightings I've heard the past few months... including multiple sightings in the Methow that I have a hard time believing are all the Lookout pack due to the variety of locations. And still no answer to my Lake Chelan Sawtooth wolves genetics or origin. If an outdoors enthusiast like myself can walk out in the woods and have 3 wolf encounters in the last 2 years in this state, as well as an (ex)significant-other adding to that count, there are a lot more out there than the state A)knows about and/or B)is letting on.

[NOCK NOCK]

Quote from hirshey "there are alot more out there than the state A)knows about and/or B)is letting on"

This statement is dead on, and also applies to the moose and elk populations up the Entiat.

[Northway]

They are "dispersing" quite quickly and in 2's and 3's not to be considered a "breeding pair". It's pretty impressive the range of sightings I've heard the past few months... including multiple sightings in the Methow that I have a hard time believing are all the Lookout pack due to the variety of locations. And still no answer to my Lake Chelan Sawtooth wolves genetics or origin. If an outdoors enthusiast like myself can walk out in the woods and have 3 wolf encounters in the last 2 years in this state, as well as an (ex)significant-other adding to that count, there are a lot more out there than the state A)knows about and/or B)is letting on.

From my understanding, it's widely accepted that wolf counts an be underestimated by 20-30%. I'm sure the resources being allocated by the state to keep those numbers updated could swing that percentage either way.

[WARHORSE]

iam pretty sure at that point the throttle on my sled would have stuck wide open!

[lewy]

My buddie and I were up that way last weekend and seen some tracks, but with all the shed hunters and dogs we figured they were domestic dog tracks............maybe not

[TriggerHappy]

You have to love the poll question on this link (With wolves being spotted in the area more often, what are your thoughts?) 45% state That's great  ... why does it always feel like hunters are facing up hill battles with issues like this? What good is it doing having wolfs run free in places? Idaho and Montana elk and deer herds are down by 40%?