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Show Ute Uses and Methods of Procurement: Smith ( 1974a: 58) related that skunks were hunted by being dug out of their den and shot with an arrow. In the past, skunks were sought for both meat and peltry ( Smith 1974a: 5 8- 9,72; Fowler 1986: 81). This was not confirmed for the present, although one consultant ( 4.2) reported that the skunk's protective musk is known to have medicinal value for respiratory problems. Use by Neighboring Populations in the Great Basin: Fowler ( 1986: 81) indicated that several populations in the northern regions of the Basin also hunted the striped skunk. B. 3,6... Red.. Fox*.. Kit.. Fox,.. and..! Grey. Fox ( Vulpes vulpes, V. macrotis, V. velox and Urocyon cinereoargenteus, Canidae): The Ute name for the fox is " tan viah' chech" ( Wardle 1969: 18), or/ tapai- ca= ci/ ( Smith 1974a: 269). Reported Location: Sparks ( 1981: 45) notes that the red and kit fox are statewide, whereas the swift fox is only in the northeast of Utah and the gray fox is in the south, northeast, and southeast parts of the State. The red and gray foxes like forest and open country, whereas the kit and swift foxes prefer low, open plains. Foxes are located throughout the reservation, but they were not noted for special consideration in any of the areas under potential impact. Ute Uses and Methods of Procurement: Pettit ( 1990: 38) reports that the fox were not often hunted, but when they were hunted they were shot with an arrow. Smith ( 1974a: 58) reports that fox meat was not eaten, but the fur was used for fancy clothing. Pettit ( 1990: 38) also indicated that only the fur was utilized. Use by Neighboring Populations in the Great Basin: Fowler ( 1986: 80) indicated that foxes were taken primarily by groups in the central areas of the Great Basin. B. 3,7... Badger.. and.. Wolverine ( Taxidea taxus and Gulo luscus, Mustelidae): The Ute name for badger is " oo nan' pooch" ( Wardle 1969: 18). Reported Location: Badgers are commonly found statewide in high mountain areas, foothills, grasslands, and semi- desert areas, while the wolverine is rare and only found in northeast Utah in remote mountain regions ( Sparks 1981: 46). Badger habitats are located in this area, especially in drier locales ( e. g., John Starr Flat, Coyote Basin) with large prairie dog populations ( a. i), but they were not mentioned for special consideration by any of the consultants. Ute Uses and Methods of Procurement: Fowler ( 1986: 81) lists the badger as eaten by the Northern Utes. She does not report the wolverine as used by any of the Great Basin populations, although Smith ( 1974a: 58) indicated that wolverine were shot when encountered and the hide was used as a blanket. The meat of the wolverine was not eaten ( Smith 1974a: 58). 87 |
