I specifically wanted to see if the atrocious plan of breaking the backbone of native Indian by hunting bison would be discussed or be brushed under the carpet. I'm glad they mentioned it
One more point. The Sharps Rifle was NOT, repeat not, designed for bison hunting, or any kind of hunting. It was a Civil War weapon. And, it was a long range (1,000) yard or more target rifle. These people really ought to know this.
Christian Sharpes was well aware that he had a dedicated market in the buffalo hunters. The big fifty, "Old Reliable" was made for the hunters out west.
Kind of, they where used in the war and then for hunting. Just are the most prolific of the rifles, Remington rolling blocks and Springfield trap doors I would argue where just as used earlier on.
Both the Bison and Natives died by the result of the “so called white man” invading the land. Either by the gun or disease. The so called white man,woman and child brought in both epidemics.
It doesn't seem like an appropriate argument to authority to say the hunters who caused bison endangerment in the first place are best handled to solve the issue. We should be putting our faith in biologists and conservationists who model, study, and publish on these issues.
@@nickbaker5594 Sure, but hunters don't generally study macro-ecology to the extent required to accurately determine population outcomes in real-time the way biologists are trained to do. I wouldn't say their opinions are invaluable, but I hesitate to trust non-obligate hunters as authorities on monitoring ecosystems.
Market hunters of 150 years ago are not the recreational sportsman conservationist of today. Two completely different groups. Today’s hunters are at the forefront of conserving all wildlife and habitat. I have not seen anyone else come close, just a lot of whiny urbanites
Great history,and a Sad History all in one!!!
I specifically wanted to see if the atrocious plan of breaking the backbone of native Indian by hunting bison would be discussed or be brushed under the carpet.
I'm glad they mentioned it
That was the whole point my woke friend
I was in tears near the end
One more point. The Sharps Rifle was NOT, repeat not, designed for bison hunting, or any kind of hunting. It was a Civil War weapon. And, it was a long range (1,000) yard or more target rifle. These people really ought to know this.
Christian Sharpes was well aware that he had a dedicated market in the buffalo hunters. The big fifty, "Old Reliable" was made for the hunters out west.
Do you guys do any conservation collaborations with first people's in the U.S.
The natives are just like the buffalo finished the government is just waiting for the natives to be assimilated an they will be gone
Best wildlife biologist ever
imagine being native american then and watching bison be destroyed in front of your eyes. scary stuff
The Sharps was NOT, repeat NOT designed to bison. They were long range target rifles, adapted to hunting.
Kind of, they where used in the war and then for hunting. Just are the most prolific of the rifles, Remington rolling blocks and Springfield trap doors I would argue where just as used earlier on.
@@nickbaker5594..and the Whinchester?...
Keep in mind, we now have as many bison as the available land can carry.
The impact of disease is virtually ignored. Not to downplay hunting, but disease accounted for much if the kill off.
You are talking about the Indians, and not the bison, right?
Both the Bison and Natives died by the result of the “so called white man” invading the land. Either by the gun or disease. The so called white man,woman and child brought in both epidemics.
It doesn't seem like an appropriate argument to authority to say the hunters who caused bison endangerment in the first place are best handled to solve the issue. We should be putting our faith in biologists and conservationists who model, study, and publish on these issues.
Hunters outlooks have changed a bit in the last 130 years.
@@nickbaker5594 Sure, but hunters don't generally study macro-ecology to the extent required to accurately determine population outcomes in real-time the way biologists are trained to do. I wouldn't say their opinions are invaluable, but I hesitate to trust non-obligate hunters as authorities on monitoring ecosystems.
Market hunters of 150 years ago are not the recreational sportsman conservationist of today. Two completely different groups. Today’s hunters are at the forefront of conserving all wildlife and habitat. I have not seen anyone else come close, just a lot of whiny urbanites
I don’t think we have learned from the past. This is propaganda at its finest. Great gaslighting Boone and Crocket