More special privileges

[Rainier10]

Hey Whitefoot, what are the spiritual beliefs the Yakamas have about bears? I know many tribes have wildly different views on bears, with some eating tons of bears and others saying if you even dream about a bear it will kill you.

For me I have no problem shooting them because they have become overly abundant on our closed area.   The bear (represents) or can mean good medicine, courage, and strength. It can be a sign of good medicine, healing, or protection.  A lot of natives see the Wolf as the same so it's always touchy subject for Yakama's.  But my opinion we should hunt them just like Colvilles.

Thanks for the response I was wondering about wolves when you mentioned the spirituality around bears.

It’s obviously complicated.

[Rainier10]

Thank you Yakama Nation for your leadership in opening this area to hunting.

I really do think this is a great opening for non natives to be able to hunt this area. At the very least it will get the herd to a level that doesn’t impact the surrounding properties. Hopefully it relieves pressure from areas that non natives can hunt now giving more opportunities in those shared areas for non native consumption.

With increasing human population encroaching on vital habitat every day the carrying capacity of most areas is decreasing which in turn lowers the ungulate population. Hanford should be an area that is huntable by natives and hopefully in the future by non natives for a very long time.

[huntnphool]

 Reading through all the replies, I’m happy most have kept it civil, but really happy Aaron has done what appears to be all he can regarding answering the questions.

[NOCK NOCK]

Thank you Yakama Nation for your leadership in opening this area to hunting.

I really do think this is a great opening for non natives to be able to hunt this area. At the very least it will get the herd to a level that doesn’t impact the surrounding properties. Hopefully it relieves pressure from areas that non natives can hunt now giving more opportunities in those shared areas for non native consumption.

With increasing human population encroaching on vital habitat every day the carrying capacity of most areas is decreasing which in turn lowers the ungulate population. Hanford should be an area that is huntable by natives and hopefully in the future by non natives for a very long time.

Seen this mentioned a couple times now.  From what I am interpreting from Whitefoot, Hanford is only open by permit, so average Joe its not open season.

[nwwanderer]

Any cow take tends to spread them out, it is a cow ran society.  Watch your adjacent areas for future opportunities.

[dilleytech]

Are they taking cows? Curious are they keeping track of what’s killed at all? The info must be there or is it a secret?

[Whitefoot400]

Just thought I would share some incite. With the Yakama being able to hunt this is going to open the door for the state to do a special permit in the near future. So I know  there is a lot of of hate for the natives one this one but just sharing what I know. By the Yakama doing this it going to open up a new special bull hunt for state hunters. So please don’t be to mad. It’s good for both parties

[Dan-o]

Aaron,
I also really appreciate you taking the time to answer as many of the posted questions as you could.   Thanks.

[dreamingbig]

Just thought I would share some incite. With the Yakama being able to hunt this is going to open the door for the state to do a special permit in the near future. So I know  there is a lot of of hate for the natives one this one but just sharing what I know. By the Yakama doing this it going to open up a new special bull hunt for state hunters. So please don’t be to mad. It’s good for both parties

For 1 or 2 permits?  Pass.


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[dvolmer]

Just thought I would share some incite. With the Yakama being able to hunt this is going to open the door for the state to do a special permit in the near future. So I know  there is a lot of of hate for the natives one this one but just sharing what I know. By the Yakama doing this it going to open up a new special bull hunt for state hunters. So please don’t be to mad. It’s good for both parties

For 1 or 2 permits?  Pass.


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Amen to that!!!

[Rainier10]

Just thought I would share some incite. With the Yakama being able to hunt this is going to open the door for the state to do a special permit in the near future. So I know  there is a lot of of hate for the natives one this one but just sharing what I know. By the Yakama doing this it going to open up a new special bull hunt for state hunters. So please don’t be to mad. It’s good for both parties

Thanks for chiming in, I hope you guys are right. They really should open it to cow permits as well if the herd is twice the size of carrying capacity for the area. I’m sure reducing herd size would reduce the conflicts with adjacent landowners.

[haus]

Hunters are law abiding, they seek permits to protest, and they don't fling poo at cops. 

I wish this were entirely true, but it just isn’t unfortunately.

[Special T]

Hunters are law abiding, they seek permits to protest, and they don't fling poo at cops. 

I wish this were entirely true, but it just isn’t unfortunately.

Cops just enforce the rules, however they are the enforcers for the state. Cops have a rough job with bad leadership so when they say I'm just doing my job I can understand  but they also choose a job that put them in the bad situation.

[hunter399]

Hunters are law abiding, they seek permits to protest, and they don't fling poo at cops. 

I wish this were entirely true, but it just isn’t unfortunately.

+1
Hunters are not always law abiding.
I agree .

[HUNTIN4SIX]

Hunters are law abiding, they seek permits to protest, and they don't fling poo at cops. 

I wish this were entirely true, but it just isn’t unfortunately.

Cops just enforce the rules, however they are the enforcers for the state. Cops have a rough job with bad leadership so when they say I'm just doing my job I can understand  but they also choose a job that put them in the bad situation.

When your job requires you to go against your moral convictions....time to find a new one.