Cynthia Azure

HUNTERS:

Follow all regulations and be courteous to all the landowners within our exterior boundaries. If a NO HUNTING sign is posted, signed, and dated then you are restricted from hunting in that particular area, unless you received permission or from some reason the posting is not legal. (See section 18 No.1 below.)

The Spirit Lake Nation wardens are not only there for enforcement purposes, but also answer questions or assist you in any emergencies. Always remain respectful toward the wardens and expect the same in return. Cooperation and safety will ensure a successful season for everyone involved.

Tribal license fees for non-members and non-indians 16 years and older, state residence.

A license/certification is mandatory fishing license fees only.

Additional/Individual license stamp fees:

All waterfowl hunters need to purchase federal stamp for $15.00

Deer License Only

All Hunters(Tribal, non-Tribal)
Hunting and Fishing Rules on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

1. No shooting within 1000 yards of homes.
2. No shooting down or across gravel or paved roads.
3. No alcohol in vehicle or drinking while hunting.
4. No hunting on posted lands without permission.
5. When hunting on leased lands, hunter must take proper care (open and close gates, drive along section lines).
6. No shooting from inside a vehicle unless physically challenged.
7. No hunting on standing croplands.
8. No hunting on leased lands when cattle are present.
9. Spirit Lake Tribal members who knowingly hunt with unlicensed non-member hunters will face penalties in Tribal Court.
10. Tribal hunters cannot sell white-tailed deer meat or fish, but may give meat or fish to enrolled relatives.
11. Only Tribal members can spear fish during the spring spawn, it is unlawful to school fish during spawn.
12. No shining (including artificial lights). Fine up to $1000, loss of firearms, and loss of vehicle.

Provision No. 18 Attached Hereto and Made A Part of Lease No. 282-96

1. This lease is for agricultural purpose only. The right of ingress and egress for hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges is reserved to the landowners and these persons to whom landowners have granted non-exclusive permits for such purpose. Exclusive permits granted by the landowners hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be submitted to the Agency Superintendent to his authorized representative for review and approval. It is agreed by the parties hereto that the landowners shall not do anything or cause anything to be done which hamper or interfere with the lessee's use or damage or cause injury to the lessee's crop, livestock, or property.