Spirit Lake Nation Fish and Wildlife Department | License and Regulations

Fish and Wildlife Department

ATTENTION HUNTERS:

FISHING LICENSES HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR PURCHASE AS OF JUNE 2, 2010. TRIBAL FISHING LICENSES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SPIRIT LAKE MARINA OR AT OUR OFFICE. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND GUIDING ON SPIRIT LAKE NATION HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALL GUIDES PROVIDING SERVICES ON THE SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT THROUGH OUR OFFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

To report poachers, please call 701-766-1243 or 701-351-3724.

License Fees
Determine your hunter status using the table below.

Hunter Status	Definition	Requirement for Obtaining a License
Spirit Lake Nation Tribal Member	This category applies to enrolled members of the Spirit Lake Tribe.	Spirit Lake tribal enrollment number
Spirit Lake Reservation Resident	This category applies to persons residing on the Spirit Lake Reservation, but are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe.	ND driver's license establishing residency on SLN
North Dakota Resident	This category applies to persons residing in North Dakota and who are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe.	ND driver's license
Out-of-State Resident	This category applies to persons not residing in North Dakota and who are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe.	A valid driver's license

The following table includes a list of available licenses and their associated costs.

License	Spirit Lake Nation Tribal Member	Spirit Lake Reservation Resident	North Dakota Resident	Out-of-State Resident
Certificate ¹	FREE	$4.00	$4.00	$4.00
*Fishing*
Single (16 yrs & over)	FREE	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00
Husband & Wife	FREE	$14.00	$14.00	$14.00
55 Years & Older	FREE	$1.00	$1.00	$1.00
Handicapped/Disabled	FREE	$1.00	$1.00	$1.00
*Upland Game*
Grouse/ Partridge	FREE	$45.00	$45.00	$45.00
Pheasant	FREE	$45.00	$45.00	$45.00
Turkey	FREE	$45.00	$45.00	$45.00
Waterfowl	FREE	$45.00	$45.00	$165.00
Upland Game Combination ²	FREE	$115.00	$115.00	$115.00
Furbearer	FREE	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00
*Big Game*
White-tailed Deer	FREE	$50.00	$250.00	$350.00

¹ A certificate is required for all licenses. Certificates expire March 31 every year. New certificates may be purchased on April 1 every year.
² The upland game combination license includes the Grouse/Partridge, Pheasant, and Turkey licenses.

The following tables describe the licenses available through our office.

Fishing
Hunter Status:	Tribal Member	Reservation Resident	ND Resident	Out-of-State Resident
Effective Dates:	Apr 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012
Limitations:	No Limit	Same as ND state guidelines.
License Availability:	Unlimited

Upland Game (Grouse/Partridge, Pheasant, Turkey, Waterfowl, and Furbearer)
Hunter Status:	Tribal Member	Reservation Resident	ND Resident	Out-of-State Resident
Effective Dates:
Grouse/Partridge	Year-round	Sept 10, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012
Pheasant	Year-round	Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012
Turkey	Year-round	Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012
Waterfowl	Year-round	Sept 24, 2011 - Dec 5, 2011		Oct 1, 2011 - Dec 5, 2011
Furbearer	Year-round	Fox, Coyote, Badger, Beaver, Raccoon: Apr 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012 Mink, Weasel, Muskrat: Oct 22, 2011 - Mar 12, 2012
Limitations:
Grouse/Partridge	Unlimited	Same as ND state guidelines.
Pheasant	Unlimited	Same as ND state guidelines.
Turkey	Unlimited	Same as ND state guidelines.
Waterfowl	Unlimited	Same as ND state guidelines.
Furbearer	Unlimited	Same as ND state guidelines.
License Availability:		Unlimited

Big Game (White-tailed Deer)
Hunter Status:	Tribal Member	Reservation Resident	ND Resident	Out-of-State Resident
Effective Dates:	Oct 17, 2010 - Jan 31, 2011	Same as ND state guidelines.
Limitations:	Unlimited	1 buck or 1 doe
License Availability:	Unlimited	50 Total Tags

**The Spirit Lake Nation Fish and Wildlife Department office can only accept a check or money order as a method of payment for purchasing a hunting and/or fishing license. However, fishing licenses can be purchased via other payment methods at the Spirit Lake Marina.

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