How would I know? In my eyes they could be native Americans in a camo suit for colour blind. I've read my J. Fenimore Coopers and such, and in every one of them it's honourable for the native American to approach a grass-eating animal to a touching distance.
J.k., Homer, it seems your family won't starve during the next months. Elk simmered overcooked with some bacon and veggies, yummy! Smoked elk on rye bread, yummy! Cold smoked elk on anything, like your lower lip, yummy!!!