STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
SPRING TURKEY PROCLAMATION 2025

WHEREAS, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title IX “Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code” governs 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; and

WHEREAS, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title IX “Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code” Section 9-105 sets forth the purposes of the Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Department and the Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to manage the fish and wildlife resources of the reservation primarily for subsistence use by tribal members, and authorizes Non-members to take fish and wildlife only at times and places and under conditions deemed appropriate; and

 

WHEREAS, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title IX “Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code” Section 9-105 authorizes the issuance of an Annual Proclamation setting forth the conditions on the taking of wildlife; and

 

WHEREAS, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Code of Justice, Title IX “Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code” Section 9-104(5) authorizes the Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to set the fees for licenses and the length of any hunting season and the fees charged for licenses; and

 

WHEREAS, the Standing Rock Game, Fish and Wildlife Commission held a meeting on March 22, 2025 and passed a Motion to authorize a 2025 Spring Turkey Season subject to the conditions, fees, and limits set forth herein; now therefore

I HEREBY DECLARE AND PROCLAIM:

 

  1. There is hereby established a 2025 Spring Turkey Season commencing at sunrise to sunset on the following dates for the following classifications:

 

Elderly, Disabled, Veterans: April 5- May 26, 2025

Enrolled Members: April 5- May 26, 2025 $10.00 Bag Limit of 2 per

Nonresident & Resident Non-Members and Affiliated Members: April 12 – May 18th Bag Limit 2 Cost: $150.00

Total Tags : 600

 

  1. There is a bag limit per license of two turkeys, any sex for all hunters.

 

  1. The fees for licenses are:

 

Elderly, Disabled, Veterans: No Charge

Enrolled Members: $10.00

Nonresident & Resident Non-Members and Affiliated Members:: $150.00

 

  1. Only shotguns, muzzle loaders or archery are permitted.

 

  1. 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 the Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Department. Licenses and special permits shall be issued in a manner and form prescribed by the Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Department and in accordance with law.

 

  1. ATV/UTV’s are not allowed. No hand held radios. No thermal imaging. Hunters must wear fluorescent Orange or Pink that covers 50% or more of the body area above the waist.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Any Indian or non-Indian resident of the Reservation under sixteen (16) 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.

 

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

 

  1. All hunting and fishing within the boundaries of the reservation are governed in accordance with Tribal Law, Title IX, entitled “Game, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Code.”

 

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 Wildlife Conservation Department, P.O. Box “D”, Fort Yates, North Dakota, telephone no. (701) 854-7236.
 

 

 

 

DATED THIS __________ DAY OF MARCH, 2025.
 

 

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Janet Alkire
Chairwoman, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe