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Letter Regarding Colockum Elk - The Reel News "The Tribes Killed Elk"
NCWCracker:
From the WDFW Elk Mgt. Statement RE: Colockum herd….
Issue Statement:
The Colockum elk herd has long been plagued by low bull: cow ratios, and calf: cow ratios have
also declined precipitously during the last decade. In 1994, spike-only hunting was adopted for
general license holders. This regulatory change occurred throughout eastern Washington and was
designed to increase bull survival, increase the ratios of adult bulls to adult cows, and to promote
early, synchronized breeding. In the Yakima elk herd the effect on bull: cow ratios was rapid and
dramatic. A similar response has not occurred in the Colockum herd. Bull survival apparently
remains low. Bull: cow ratios have generally remained below objective. Branch-antlered bull
hunting has essentially been eliminated. No positive effects have been seen in recruitment
patterns in the Colockum herd as well. Habitat condition also appears to be generally poor in
some concentrated use areas, such as the Coffin Game Reserve. There are a number of potential
factors that may be impacting elk recruitment, including poor nutrition, predation, and low
numbers of breeding adult bulls. Defensible estimates of yearling bull survival and calf survival
are needed. Movements and population dynamics of elk and deer in the upper Kittitas Valley are
poorly understood. Elk-landowner conflicts have been increasing on private lands in the upper
Kittitas Valley. Gain a better understanding of the population dynamics and habitat use of elk in
the upper Kittitas Valley.[/i]
Hmmmmmmm……I wonder why there is a problem here??? Hello!! Yakama Indians maybe!! Not even acknowledged!!
Craig:
If this don't piss you off I don't know what will.
"It is estimated by people in the area that the tribes killed 48 large bulls during the summer of 2008."
If they only gave out 3 permits last year the indians killed 16 years worth of bulls in one year.
buck470:
We'll see if this attachment comes thru, If it Does, It will make you shake your head.
NCWCracker:
....sustenance & ceremonial purposes....ha!
logger:
The rmef calls the tribe thier partners in mangement and conservation so no help there. If someone that hangs out with higher class people than me could somehow get the media on this I think maybe the people of king county could have a flip out attack instead of being sympathisers. I know i spelled that wrong.
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