Yakama Nation Sheep Tags

[shallowforks]

Just wondering, If you knew a Yakama that drew the Swakane Tag would you help him scout if asked or would you want no part of it?  Just seems like a good opportunity for someone to go at least look at some beautiful animals in there.  Or would you not help a tribal member simply because he's a tribal member?  Just a question.

I like this question. My answer would be this: I may have frustrations about a lack of cooperation between the entity which grants your tags, and the entity which grants my tags, but if you hold a lawful tag Id be happy to help a fellow man!

[Oh Mah]

  

[baker5150]

Just wondering, If you knew a Yakama that drew the Swakane Tag would you help him scout if asked or would you want no part of it?  Just seems like a good opportunity for someone to go at least look at some beautiful animals in there.  Or would you not help a tribal member simply because he's a tribal member?  Just a question.

I like this question. My answer would be this: I may have frustrations about a lack of cooperation between the entity which grants your tags, and the entity which grants my tags, but if you hold a lawful tag Id be happy to help a fellow man!

 


I would certainly never do, or not do something "simply because he's a tribal member"   
Disagreement on policy, or interpretation of policy, isn't congruent with hatred, or racism.  Although it can easily, and understandably be perceived that way.

[jackelope]

If it was a state draw tag that was drawn I might consider helping someone regardless of who they were if I was asked.... However a tag like this that there was no input from the wdfw or regard for the welfare of the sheep herd and the effect it will have on the rest of us hopeful sheep hunters that would like to draw a swakane sheep tag someday….no I would not.. Not about it being a Yakama hunter but the process that was used to give out those tags that I don't agree with..

I'm with this guy.

[Chiefbigbul]

Well thanks for the input, I'm being told both guys that got drew have very busy schedules and they would prob want to know the answer to a question like that.  So thank you guys.

[jackelope]

Well thanks for the input, I'm being told both guys that got drew have very busy schedules and they would prob want to know the answer to a question like that.  So thank you guys.

They should have no trouble finding a legal sheep to shoot assuming they're willing to put forth a little effort.

[Chiefbigbul]

Ok, Thanks

[Oh Mah]

It sucks but i'm gonna throw this out anyway,Realize this.If they wanted to they could have just made it open season on the herd with no draw.It sucks but it could be worse.

[jackelope]

It sucks but i'm gonna throw this out anyway,Realize this.If they wanted to they could have just made it open season on the herd with no draw.It sucks but it could be worse.

I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking when I say I'm just looking for some willingness to collaborate with the state to help preserve our big game animals...especially animals like the sheep in the Swakane that are vulnerable and high profile.

I'm genuinely curious to know if the 2 guys that drew the tags are interested in shooting the first legal sheep they see to fill the freezer or if they're going to hunt for a trophy sized ram.

I'm also curious to know if the tribe can sell these tags.
 
 

[Oh Mah]

You're not alone.Great question.

[Chiefbigbul]

The tribe cannot sell these tags.  But I know what you saying, it would be high profitability like a San Carlos Bull or White apache bull for them to do so.

[Chiefbigbul]

Well they probably wouldn't have put in for Swakane if they didn't know the History. 

[Jpmiller]

Is there no history of native Americans seeking out large male specimines in their tradition? I keep seeing the "fill the freezer" comments but I have to imagine there was an allure of large antlers and horns to native Americans before the reservation system.

[Chiefbigbul]

No I think how it goes is If a Native shoots an animal with big antlers he is no longer a hunter he's a savage, But if a non native shoots a 350 plus with a State Tag he is a Sportsman,  And if you buy fuel and Tobacco from a Native the State calls that illegal, but if you drive across the border Oregon and Idaho and get it for cheaper your also a Sportsman or Law abiding citizen.  IDK as long as you keep the Native poor on this reservation you did your job.  And I think "filling the freezer" means with huckleberry's and roots.   

[Chiefbigbul]

LOL sorry seen an opening had to take it.  But I agree with you on big antlers, don't really know how to answer you question without getting attacked.  I'm pretty sure if a warrior had a big woman back when buffalo were around He prob shot a big bull so he could cover her butt up with a Buffalo robe.  Thats bout the best I can help with that one.  lol