Why don’t tribal members have the same seasons and bag limits as other citizens?
As sovereign governments, the tribes exercise their right to set regulations that may be different from those established by the state Fish and Wildlife Commission. The tribes set seasons based on the needs of their hunters, and take into prime consideration the ability of the resource to support harvest. Most tribal hunters do not hunt only for themselves. The culture of tribes in Western Washington is based on extended family relationships of grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A tribal hunter usually shares his game with several families. Many tribes issue a “Designated Hunter” permit to allow a tribal hunter to harvest an animal for an elder or family who cannot provide for themselves.
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