STANDING ROCK SIOUX INDIAN RESERVATION 2024 SPRING TURKEY PROCLAMATION


The Standing Rock Game and Fish Commission went on record to approve the 2024 Spring Turkey season. Pursuant to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title IX, “Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code, Governing all taking of game and fish species by Indians within the exterior boundaries of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation as defined by the Act of March 2, 1889, Stat. 888, and by non-Indian within the exterior boundaries of the reservation as defined above on lands held by United States in trust for the Tribe or for Indians.

Pursuant to code of justice Title IX, Chapter The Tribe shall manage the fish and wildlife resources of the reservation primarily for subsistence use by tribal members. Non-members may be allowed the privilege for taking fish and wildlife only at times and places and under conditions deemed appropriate

Pursuant to the authority set forth in Title IX, Chapter 20, Section 9-2001, as Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe,

I HEREBY DECLARE AND PROCLAIM:

1. That there is hereby established Spring Turkey season
commencing at sunrise to sunset beginning:

Spring Turkey season dates for Tribe Member: April, 06 – May, 26, 2024

Spring Turkey season dates for Affiliated Tribe Member, Resident/ Non Member, Non Resident, Non Member: April 13, 2024 – May 19, 2024

Purchase of a second license is $75.00 for two more tags. Enrolled members excluded Must fill out Harvest Card before license is purchased.


2. That a bag limit of: 450 licenses at (2) turkeys (beards visible, bearded hens allowed). Turkeys must be tagged immediately in the field for transporting. Licenses are on first come, first serve basis for non-member/non-resident, resident/non-member and affiliated members.

3. Only shotguns, muzzleloaders and archery are permitted. That all members and non-members are eligible, provided they apply for and have in their possession a valid license
for Spring Turkey season issued by an authorized tribal representative. That fees for such purposes are set as follows: NO RIFLES ALLOWED.

4. License Fees ENROLLED MEMBER, SPOUSE OF TRIBAL MEMBER $10.00

MILITARY TRIBAL MEMBER, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED FREE

RESIDENT/NON-MEMBER & AFFILIATED TRIBAL MEMBER $150.00 NON-MEMBER/ NON-RESIDENT $ 150.00 (purchase 2nd license for $75.00).


5. That this season for turkey shall apply to all lands located within the exterior boundaries of Standing Rock Indian Reservation as defined by the Act of March 2, 1889; 25 Stat. 888, further, that all permit holders will be expected as a matter of courtesy to request permission to hunt from all trust, allotted and fee patent landowners. Gratis license holders (individual owned and fee patented landowners) may hunt only for subsistence purposes during the season, provided the Conservation Officers are advised.

6. That licenses and special permits shall be issued in a manner and form prescribed by the Game and Fish Commission and in accordance with law.

7. That any Indian or non-Indian under twelve (12) years of age who reside on the reservation and has passed a Hunter Safety Course shall be permitted to hunt only if accompanied at all times when hunting with a licensed person of at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

8. Section 9-105, to protect the treaty rights of all members, All persons desiring to hunt for subsistence purposes must obtain a permit from the department. “Subsistence”-shall be defined as the fishing, hunting or other activity by any, member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for the purpose of a source or means of obtaining the necessities of life, necessary to support life.

9. All provisions 18 U.S.C. 1164-65 and all provisions of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s “Conservation Code” shall be enforced. These provisions of tribal law are also covered and enforced in accordance with the Lacey Act of 1981.

10. All revenues collected for these purposes shall be used towards the expansion and renovation of wildlife habitats, recreational areas, wildlife mitigation areas and the tribal buffalo herd and for defrayment of administrative expenses.

11.All hunting and fishing with the boundaries of the reservation area governed in accordance with Tribal Law, Title IX, entitled “Fish and Wildlife Management and Conservation Code” as defined within:


CHAPTER IV PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE SECTIONS 4-101 THROUGH 4-106

CHAPTER V PROTECTION OF FISH SECTIONS 5-101 THROUGH 5-109

CHAPTER VI POSSESSION AND TRANSPORTATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SECTION 6-101 THROUGH 7-137

CHAPTER VII LICENSES TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP SECTION 7-101 THROUGH 8-110

CHAPTER VIII FISH AND WILDLIFE PUBLIC SAFETY SECTION 8-101 THROUGH 8-110

CHAPTER IX HUNTER SAFETY AND EDUCATION SECTION 9-101 THROUGH 9-103

CHAPTER X CHECK STATIONS-WASTE OF WILDLIFE SECTION 11-101 THROUGH 10-102

CHAPTER XI PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS SECTION 11-101 THROUGH 11-105

CHAPTER XII REFUGES SECTION 12-101 THROUGH 12-111

CHAPTER XIII PROTECTED AREAS AND WETLANDS SECTION 13-101 THROUGH 13-102

CHAPTER XIV WOOD HARVESTING AND CUTTING SECTION 14-101 THROUGH 14-103

CHAPTER XV GUIDING SECTION 15-101 THROUGH 15-107

CHAPTER XVI PRESERVATION OF ARCHAELOGICAL RESOURCES SECTION 16-101 THROUGH 16-111

CHAPTER XVII BOATING SECTION 17-101 THROUGH 17-114

CHAPTER XVIII PROCLAMATION LEGAL EFFECT SECTION 18-101 THROUGH 18-103

If any Indian and non-Indian having need for additional information regarding this Proclamation or applicable provisions, you may contact the Standing Rock Game, Fish and Parks Department, P.O. Box “D”, Fort Yates, North Dakota, telephone no. (701) 854-7236.

DATED THIS __31st___ DAY OF January, 2024.



Janet Alkire, Chairwoman
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe