Pheasant

STANDING ROCK SIOUX INDIAN RESERVATION
2016/2017 PHEASANT PROCLAMATION


The Standing Rock Game and Fish Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2016 went on record to open the 2016/2017 Pheasant season.

Pursuant to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title
IX “Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code”. The governing of 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.

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.

I HEREBY DECLARE AND PROCLAIM:

1. That it is hereby established Pheasant Season will be commencing at sunrise to sunset.  Elderly/Members will start on Oct. 1, 2016 thru Jan. 31, 2017.  All others will start Oct. 8, 2016 thru Jan. 31, 2017.

2. Daily limit- 3 roosters.  Possession limit 15 roosters.
 

 

Elderly – Free

Enrolled members - $5

Non-member/resident, Affiliated member - $75

Non-member/non-resident - $150


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



4. That this season for pheasant shall apply to all lands located within the exterior boundaries of Standing Rock Indian Reservation as defined by the Act of March 2m 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.

5. 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. 

6. That any Indian or non-Indian under fourteen (14) 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.

All provisions U.S.C. 18 U.S.C. 1164-65 and all provision 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.

All provisions U.S.C. 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.

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

All hunting and fishing within the boundaries of the reservation are 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 7-137

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


DATED THIS __________ DAY OF ___________________ 20_____.







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 Mr. Dave Archambault II - Chairman
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe




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