Letter to the Editor: One less bull in the Tieton Dr. herd...

[wackmaster]

I think they have feeding staions to keep the elk out of peoples land so the g&f do not have to deal with damage of land phone calls

[Coastal_native]

Bigdogg,

When are you gonna whip those guys into shape...you gotta teach them how to get their freezers filled up earlier before those elk head for the homeless shelter.   I don't mind a few people doing a little population control and providing meat for family members...but sometimes you gotta practice a little common sense and PR awareness.  I'm sure it's just a handful of guys that probably don't care what people think...but man, I don't think they understand the effect they're having on the potential ticking time bomb you guys have going on over there with hunting issues...(at least from my perspective).

I'm glad there are guys like you trying to help ease the tension.   

[biggdogg]

I put the word out to my hunting partner about what was said in previous posts about the way the guys were acting and what they thought of tribal game wardens he's going to check into it because we both agree they were breaking laws and should be punished for for their actions we'll see he's got some power when it comes to tribal fishing and hunting?? They should loose their hunting rights for 1 year.

[boneaddict]

Appreciate you looking into it Biggdogg.  That goes a long ways.

[buckmaster_wa]

Looks like this topic might get th attention it deserves. KIMA news from Yakima, Wa is going to do a little bit on this story tonight. They said they are going to use some of the photos and maybe some quotes from this site. Boneaddict, myself and Fishhunt247 all gave permission on our parts. 

Make sure to watch the news tonight.

[fishunt247]

I have to say, biggdogg, your change in attitude as this topic progresses has become more level headed and favorable, which is nice because these individuals are doing nothing good for the elk or for the tribe. 

Looking forward to the news tonight. It sure seems like this topic has been brought to public light more so this year than in any year I remember (though that isn't too many years).

[Cougeyes]

Dangit i dont have TV, someone post a link to the news clip if they come across it later on.

[biggdogg]

Just got the phone call about the yakamas that shot the elk at clover springs they were cited for illegal hunting and will be prosecuted by the tribe. One guy will loose hunting rights for 1 year and the other guy for 2 years because this was his second offense also was told their was incident involving some members from the muckleshoot tribe hunting the clover springs,and that the tribe will assist the state in prosecuting them to.

[huntandjeep]

just watched it on the news dont know how to post links .Said the tribe cited three and that they have cited others recently. also said that they are aware of more  poaching of deer and elk recently. Good job guys.

[biggdogg]

A lot of people on here do not know how much time I 've put into these issues at first I thought I wasting time but seems like the tribe is finally going to step to the plate and punish the guys that r giving the yakamas a bad name.  I have even talked to the tribal game warden supervisor about a lot of issues that happen off reservation. He told me their is a lot of dissrespect towards them when their off reservation patrolling, I just hope everyone knows u a little bit of respect goes along ways. P. S. I hope the tribe keeps prosecuting these guys. Now maybe some of the dumb people will think twice before doing illegal stuff.

[boneaddict]

MADE THE NEWS.  Nice job Buckmaster!

[kirkl]

yep i watched it to. good report. good job guys.

[boneaddict]

Elk poaching in yakima

[huntergreg]

Good work guys!!

[Jack Diamond]

Perfect!!!  all it takes is one with a camera, good job!!