Naches area bighorns to be euthanized due to pneumonia

[pat2bear]

Very sad to see. Watched this unit over the years go from next to nothing to a very strong herd and I had the fortunate opportunity to harvest a respectable ram in this unit in 2009. I hope they do what they need to do to for the future of this herd and the Clemans herd as well. All I know is they better get it done before May 1st because everything will be scattered to Hell and gone with all the horn hunters in there.

[steen]

I wonder how long the disease can survive in the ground.  They may have to wait a year before re-introducing new stock just to be safe.  I agree with letting the sharp shooters do it and get it done with the least amount of disturbance.

[pat2bear]

Anyone know any new info about the status up there?

[cardboard slayer]

Seen them Tuesday vary sick and mangy

[bobcat]

This is what I don't like about bighorn sheep hunting in this state. If I ever drew the tag, I'd almost feel like I was just hunting domestic bighorn sheep. They just don't seem "wild" when they're only there because they've been transplanted there (wherever they may be).

Are there any bighorn sheep in this state that are "natural?"

[norsepeak]

most of them have been killed, still a few stragglers as of Wednesday.  No we are waiting for some things to fall into place before we can move forward.  Should have more info next week.

[pat2bear]

This is what I don't like about bighorn sheep hunting in this state. If I ever drew the tag, I'd almost feel like I was just hunting domestic bighorn sheep. They just don't seem "wild" when they're only there because they've been transplanted there (wherever they may be).

Are there any bighorn sheep in this state that are "natural?"

My understanding is that they are native but were reintroduced after the original herds died off because of disease. But I get what you are saying as far as them not seeming wild. I always just assumed that their docility and low fear of humans is because of the little hunting pressure they get.

[huntnphool]

This is what I don't like about bighorn sheep hunting in this state. If I ever drew the tag, I'd almost feel like I was just hunting domestic bighorn sheep. They just don't seem "wild" when they're only there because they've been transplanted there (wherever they may be).

Are there any bighorn sheep in this state that are "natural?"

So I guess you would feel the same way if you drew a Blues bull tag.

[pendoreilleadventures]

the ones up by Sullivan lake I think are native they move back and forth between Washington and Canada all the time

[bobcat]

This is what I don't like about bighorn sheep hunting in this state. If I ever drew the tag, I'd almost feel like I was just hunting domestic bighorn sheep. They just don't seem "wild" when they're only there because they've been transplanted there (wherever they may be).

Are there any bighorn sheep in this state that are "natural?"

So I guess you would feel the same way if you drew a Blues bull tag.

No, not the same.

[huntnphool]

This is what I don't like about bighorn sheep hunting in this state. If I ever drew the tag, I'd almost feel like I was just hunting domestic bighorn sheep. They just don't seem "wild" when they're only there because they've been transplanted there (wherever they may be).

Are there any bighorn sheep in this state that are "natural?"

So I guess you would feel the same way if you drew a Blues bull tag.

No, not the same.

But they were also transplanted.

[get one leakin]

People talk about "Ending domestic Grazing" as its no big deal.  That's taking away peoples livelihood...  Sad deal with the sheep no doubt but doesn't the article say "the disease is not transferable to domestic animals or people"?? 

[huntnphool]

People talk about "Ending domestic Grazing" as its no big deal.  That's taking away peoples livelihood...  Sad deal with the sheep no doubt but doesn't the article say "the disease is not transferable to domestic animals or people"??

How many more people are effected by the domestic sheep infecting the wild? Significantly more!!!

I'm all for ranchers raising their sheep and making a living but they should be raised and grazed on their own land or be held responsible financially if their sheep infect the wild heard. Once they are held financially responsible I believe we would see a decline in pneumonia cases.

[lhrbull]

then who compensates for all the private fencing the elk tear down