No. Only enrolled Klamath Tribal members can exercise the Klamath Tribes’ treaty right to hunt, fish and gather. Non-Klamath tribal members are under jurisdiction of the State of Oregon, and are subject to State fish and game regulations.

Yes.  Non-Klamath tribal members are subject to State fish and game regulations and can hunt or fish with Klamath tribal members, providing they are in compliance with State regulations.  It is a violation of the Klamath Tribes Wildlife Code for tribal members "Aiding any person, who is not eligible to harvest wildlife except when such a person is legally licensed to do so, or not in violation of pertinent regulations".  Wildlife Code, Section 10.01.

Yes, the Klamath Tribes Wildlife Code, Section 6.02 b states: "Big game tags are not transferable to persons outside the family, except that any Tribal member may utilize the tag of an elder or a handicapped person with their written permission and for the benefit of the elder or handicapped person."

The Klamath Tribes only have jurisdiction to regulate members of the Klamath Tribes.  All non-Klamath tribal members, including tribal members from other tribes, are subject to Oregon State regulations within the Klamath Treaty Rights Area.  Members from other tribes can hunt or fish in the Klamath Treaty Rights Area providing they have a State license and tag, and comply with State fish and game regulations.

Yes.  If the fish or game is taken legally, in compliance with tribal regulations, anyone can assist in care and preparation.

Yes.  The Klamath Tribes Wildlife Code, 10.01 g, states, however, that it is a violation to use wildlife or fish for commercial purposes.  Hides, antlers or other inedible parts of wildlife taken, however, are exempt from this provision.  Section 1.05 c of the Klamath Tribes Wildlife Management Plan defines "commercial" as "the sale or exchange, for anything of value, of wildlife taken from the Reservation."

The Klamath Tribes' rights to hunt, fish, trap and gather exist within the boundary of the Klamath Indian Reservation as it existed in 1954 at the time of termination.  Maps of the 1954 boundary are on display and available for purchase at the Klamath Tribes Natural Resources Department, located in the Klamath Tribes Administration Building in Chiloquin, Oregon.

The Tribes' rights extend to private land within the 1954 Treaty Boundary, however, tribal members must obtain landowner permission and observe State trespass law to access private lands.

Use of artificial light to hunt and fish at night is a documented and acceptable traditional practice.  Use of lanterns, spotlights, and other "artificial" lights are considered a "method of take", and is not a violation of tribal regulations.

Yes.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife recognizes that the Tribes' treaty rights are valid on the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.  To protect the refuge from resource damage, however, motor vehicle use on the Refuge is restriced.  As per an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Klamath Tribes, tribal members requiring vehicle access may make arrangements by contacting staff at the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, located off the Silver Lake Highway at the Klamath Marsh.

Yes.  Fishing within 100 yards of the hatchery on Crooked Creek, however, is prohibited.

Violations of the Klamath Tribes tribal fish and game regulations should be made to the Klamath Tribes Enforcement Officer.

Reporting violations of State hunting and fishing regulations should be made directly to the Oregon State Police.

The Klamath Tribes Wildlife Code, 10.01 g states that is is a violation to use wildlife or fish for commercial purposes.  Hides, antlers or other inedible parts of wildlife taken, however, are exempt from this provision.

The Klamath Tribes Wildlife Code 10.01 g states that it is a violation to use wildlife or fish for commercial purposes.  Hides, antlers or other inedible parts of wildlife taken, however, are exempt from this provision.

The Longbell Tract is private land within the 1954 Boundary.  Tribal members must obtain permission of the landowner to exercise their treaty rights on private lands within the 1954 Boundary.

On May 30, 2001, the KIGC passed a motion stating:  "It is a violation to use Klamath tribal subsistence treaty rights to guide hunts or fishing expeditions of a non-tribal nature for commercial purposes."

Hunting of deer, elk and antelope with dogs is a violation of the Klamath Tribes Game Code, Section 10.01 m.  The pursuit and hunting of bears and cougars with dogs is a legal activity.

The buffalo within the 1954 Boundary are domestic animals that occasionally trespass on public lands.  Though these are trespass animals, they are considered private property and are not animals that can be hunted by the tribal or non-tribal public.

Tribal members have the right to pick mushrooms anywhere within the 1954 Boundary, free of State and Federal regulation.  Tribal members must obtain permission of the landowner to pick mushrooms on private lands within the 1954 Boundary.

The Kimball v. Callahan Consent Decree states that: "nothing herein shall prevent the Tribe from authorizing the barter or exchange of fish and wildlife taken pursuant to this Agreement between tribal members or with other tribes for Indian non commercial use".

Yes. The tag you print at your printer is a valid, official tag and no other tag will be mailed to you. You may also want to print out the transaction receipt for your records.