Bad News on Antelope Island!

[LDennis24]

My brother just sent me this article:

https://www.sportsmansnews.com/2019/01/some-sad-news-to-report/

[ellensburgpo]

Bummer for sure.

[Timberstalker]

I know nothing about Antelope Island. Is there obviously domestic sheep on it?

[Tbar]

Looks like Utard will have less wildlife for sale in the near future. 

[LDennis24]

No, actually the purpose of the herd on the island is to protect it from domestic sheep and the diseases they carry. They then in turn use the herd to boost herd genetics in other areas. The sale of the sheep hunting tags is actually beneficial to the greater good of bighorn sheep conservation so the comment about selling wildlife sounds ignorant.

[LDennis24]

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2019/01/12/mystery-epidemic-wipes/

[jackelope]

No, actually the purpose of the herd on the island is to protect it from domestic sheep and the diseases they carry. They then in turn use the herd to boost herd genetics in other areas. The sale of the sheep hunting tags is actually beneficial to the greater good of bighorn sheep conservation so the comment about selling wildlife sounds ignorant.

You’ll get mixed reactions from lots of folks about his and your comments. Not ignorant. Just opinions.

[Tbar]

No, actually the purpose of the herd on the island is to protect it from domestic sheep and the diseases they carry. They then in turn use the herd to boost herd genetics in other areas. The sale of the sheep hunting tags is actually beneficial to the greater good of bighorn sheep conservation so the comment about selling wildlife sounds ignorant.

Is this the king's wildlife?  Maybe you're ignorant.  Are you familiar with the North American Model?

[Tbar]

No, actually the purpose of the herd on the island is to protect it from domestic sheep and the diseases they carry. They then in turn use the herd to boost herd genetics in other areas. The sale of the sheep hunting tags is actually beneficial to the greater good of bighorn sheep conservation so the comment about selling wildlife sounds ignorant.

Here you go. 
https://www.fws.gov/hunting/north-american-model-of-wildlife-conservation.html

[bearpaw]

Sad to hear of the dieoff, the fact is that the herd was used to augment other herds that provided sheep hunting opportunities to many hunters.

[huntnfmly]

Is that the same island that they have trophy mule deer hunts as well or is that a different island?
Will that effect the mule deer herd?

[jackelope]

Is that the same island that they have trophy mule deer hunts as well or is that a different island?
Will that effect the mule deer herd?

Same island.

I don’t know enough to say for sure but I don’t think the influenza affects deer. The virus is carried by domestic sheep who are vaccinated against it. Domestic sheep that are grazed on land that carries wild sheep come in contact with the wild sheep and spread the virus. Pretty much a death sentence for wild sheep.  That was the reason for the Tieton herd to be culled and a lot of the Umtanum herd to also be killed. To stop the spread.  How’d it get onto the island though?

[boneaddict]

I’m guessing scientists will be on the lookout for a new vector

[buggy]

That sucks! Sad to hear. 

[LDennis24]

No, actually the purpose of the herd on the island is to protect it from domestic sheep and the diseases they carry. They then in turn use the herd to boost herd genetics in other areas. The sale of the sheep hunting tags is actually beneficial to the greater good of bighorn sheep conservation so the comment about selling wildlife sounds ignorant.

Is this the king's wildlife?  Maybe you're ignorant.  Are you familiar with the North American Model?

What's the point your trying to make?