Post by: time2hunt on August 12, 2025, 08:19:30 PM
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Post by: time2hunt on August 13, 2025, 09:09:14 AM
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Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 12:10:41 PM
They get a couple tags for the Clemens unit, the Quilimine and the Swakane and then they get quite a few tags for the reservation, which I did not realize that they had that many sheep to justify as many tags as they gave out. That’s why I’m curious on how big the heard is.It's a nice size one.
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Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 12:11:11 PM
do they need tagsYes.
Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 12:12:31 PM
How big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:15:14 PM
You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 12:17:45 PM
Just explaining the difference.You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:24:35 PM
10-4Just explaining the difference.You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:27:19 PM
Looks like you'll have a busy year with sheep this year.Just explaining the difference.You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 12:29:35 PM
I was drawn for the Ewe on the Reservation.Looks like you'll have a busy year with sheep this year.Just explaining the difference.You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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Post by: time2hunt on August 13, 2025, 12:57:45 PM
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Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on August 13, 2025, 01:48:47 PM
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 01:50:14 PM
I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anyhting.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 13, 2025, 01:51:34 PM
You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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I'm glad to know the distinction. :tup:
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on August 13, 2025, 01:56:21 PM
I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anything.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
I've been commuting to Chelan the last couple months and have been seeing the same bear in the same general area once you come over the pass and hit the flats along Satus Creek. My coworker saw it the other day too. Beautiful bear; jet black, brown nose.... if anyone with the Yakama nation is looking!
Post by: Rainier10 on August 13, 2025, 02:24:42 PM
I think the reason the yakama tribe members don’t target bears is there is spiritual tie to bears.I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anything.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
I've been commuting to Chelan the last couple months and have been seeing the same bear in the same general area once you come over the pass and hit the flats along Satus Creek. My coworker saw it the other day too. Beautiful bear; jet black, brown nose.... if anyone with the Yakama nation is looking!
Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 02:46:40 PM
Most tribal members don't hunt them for spiritual beliefs or reasons.I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anything.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
I've been commuting to Chelan the last couple months and have been seeing the same bear in the same general area once you come over the pass and hit the flats along Satus Creek. My coworker saw it the other day too. Beautiful bear; jet black, brown nose.... if anyone with the Yakama nation is looking!
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on August 13, 2025, 03:07:55 PM
Cougars though? Having good management of cougars is essential for sheep.
Post by: Whitefoot on August 13, 2025, 03:58:43 PM
Also great to know!Most people shoot them but never just target them. More if they see them somewhere.
Cougars though? Having good management of cougars is essential for sheep.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 13, 2025, 06:26:00 PM
I think most non native cougar harvest is the same, not don’t target cougars but take them when opportunity presents itselfAlso great to know!Most people shoot them but never just target them. More if they see them somewhere.
Cougars though? Having good management of cougars is essential for sheep.
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Post by: Dan-o on August 13, 2025, 07:46:22 PM
You know what he meansHow big is the herd of bighorn sheep are on the Yakima Reservation ?Yakima means your talking about the town. Yakama is the tribe or reservation.
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I'm glad to know the distinction. :tup:
:yeah:
I probably lived in Washington 20 years before a Yakama friend clued me into that. I felt pretty silly.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 13, 2025, 09:06:13 PM
Most tribal members don't hunt them for spiritual beliefs or reasons.I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anything.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
I've been commuting to Chelan the last couple months and have been seeing the same bear in the same general area once you come over the pass and hit the flats along Satus Creek. My coworker saw it the other day too. Beautiful bear; jet black, brown nose.... if anyone with the Yakama nation is looking!
My cousin used to be a timber cruiser for a native logging outfit on the Yakima Reservation, he told his boss they had to many bears and said I’m gonna pack a side arm, boss said ok but I can’t help you if you get caught. Well he never got caught, and the bears didn’t get him, but can cancer did.😢
And yes the natives according to what he was told believe they can be reincarnated as bears.
Post by: Whitefoot on August 14, 2025, 10:46:19 AM
Can't remember the platform (youtube ?) I saw some of their vids of sheep hunting...kinda cool seeing it. That country is STEEP. I've ate a lot of wild game but never sheep--always wondered what it would compare toYes, i have several youtubes on the sheep hunts. Quilomene, Yakama Reservation, Swakane, and a Clemens one.
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 14, 2025, 12:47:26 PM
Post by: Bunny Thumper on August 14, 2025, 06:32:09 PM
So if Yakama is the tribe and reservation and the city is Yakima why is the city not spelled Yakama?
Does Yakima mean something different?
Post by: jdb on August 14, 2025, 06:37:40 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 14, 2025, 06:40:07 PM
Tough ass meat. Makes good pepperoniOr jerky… :chuckle:
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 14, 2025, 07:07:56 PM
I think the reason the yakama tribe members don’t target bears is there is spiritual tie to bears.I'd be curious and this is purely off assumption but knowing how the Colville Nation is I'd assume the Yakama has a very good predator management system unlike the rest of the state. WE all know there are too many predators and I dont think anyone wants them to go away but rather would want to see them more managed to sustainable numbers for ungulate populations and overall biodiversity.Not many people hunt the bears. More coyotes then anything.
With the hard stance of the Klickitat sheriff on cougars and the flexibility of the Yakama Nation being able to regulate predators "more appropriately". It doesn't surprise me they are able to have so many tags.
All hunch no facts.
I've been commuting to Chelan the last couple months and have been seeing the same bear in the same general area once you come over the pass and hit the flats along Satus Creek. My coworker saw it the other day too. Beautiful bear; jet black, brown nose.... if anyone with the Yakama nation is looking!
It’s interesting to know the difference between how the different tribes view bear/cougar hunting. The Quinaults love to target predators it seems
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 20, 2025, 03:27:48 PM
Post by: Klickitatsteelie on September 21, 2025, 02:36:22 PM
Anyone know the yaks hunting seasons on the non reservation tags?I believe it started the 15th. Not 100 percent positive but I know the yakamas reservation tag started the 15th so I assume they all did.