http://www.ynwildlife.org/tribalhunting.phpI had no idea the ceded area was that big
He is my favorite Quote "On the reservation and ceded areas, these laws and rights override the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife."
Get some pictures Boneaddict.
Any enrolled member of the Yakama Nation has the right to hunt, fish, and gather other food, medicine, or ceremonial supplies in open and unclaimed lands within the ceded area. One restriction is the taking of female deer or elk from Jan.1 through August 31. Any tribal member wishing to hunt female deer or elk for ceremonial purposes during this time can obtain a Special Permit. Enrolled tribal members hunting in the ceded areas must carry their enrollment card and other I.D., for game enforcement officers. Unclaimed lands include Federal, State, and other government land,
and does not include private land, refuges (such as feeding stations), and safety game zones. Within the ceded areas, there are winter wildlife sanctuaries where seasonal restrictions do apply, except with a Special Permit:
*Winter Feeding Areas (no hunting Dec. 15—March 31)*Includes Oak Creek Feeding Area, Clover Springs Feeding Area, and Cleman Mountain Feeding Area.)*Winter Wildlife Sanctuary (no hunting Dec. 31—March 31)
*Sanford Pasture Winter Range.
Special Permit
If you are an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, you may obtain a Special Permit to hunt for ceremonial purposes in restricted areas or at restricted times. Please contact the Yakama Nation Wildlife, Range, & Vegetation Resources Management Program for information or a permit application
