Indian Reservation Hunting in NY

[bkln]

Just wondering, what one needs to hunt there? just the Chief permission, what rules apply, standard DEC seasons or Reservation rules (whatever they are)...... anyone have some experience with that? Please do share.... Thanks

[wooly]

Good luck!

 

[G-Man]

permission their licence, tresspass fee, nys licence. hope another indian doesnt shoot you(kidding) prolly shake down by indian gang... and vandelised vehicle upon your return....

[steve863]

I agree with all of the above.  I'd also shave my head to avoid a scalping.  LOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jrm]

While this doesn't give a specific answer to your question:

 

from: http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/hunting/access-to-hunting-areas/

 

From this, it would seem the answer to the question lies in the specific tribal land in question.

 

NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL LANDS

 

Some tribal governments have made provisions for limited public hunting, trapping, fishing and snagging access, while others do not permit non-tribal members to hunt, trap, fish or snag on their land. Check with the governing tribal office to determine the requirements for hunting, trapping, fishing and snagging within the reservation boundaries. A special permit is required.

Edited October 9, 2014 by jrm

[NFA-ADK]

Now that was funny right their!  LOL

I agree with all of the above.  I'd also shave my head to avoid a scalping.  LOL

 

[landtracdeerhunter]

I hunting Reservation land with a good friend of mine, some years ago. I needed to meet the chief and get his written permission what day (s) I would be on my friends land along with a NYS hunting license, not that it was needed, because it's not part on NYS., but I believe he wanted to know  I had the experience.  I also carried my NYS hunting license, just in case for my sake.  I also knew a lot of friends on the reservation, which may have helped my chances.

[jrm]

I hunting Reservation land with a good friend of mine, some years ago. I needed to meet the chief and get his written permission what day (s) I would be on my friends land along with a NYS hunting license, not that it was needed, because it's not part on NYS., but I believe he wanted to know  I had the experience.  I also carried my NYS hunting license, just in case for my sake.  I also knew a lot of friends on the reservation, which may have helped my chances.

 

 

I'm curious... that you would not need a NYS hunting license to hunt tribal lands makes sense. However, what happens when you transport a deer off those lands for processing? DEC rules require an attached tag. How is that situation handled?

[landtracdeerhunter]

I'm curious... that you would not need a NYS hunting license to hunt tribal lands makes sense. However, what happens when you transport a deer off those lands for processing? DEC rules require an attached tag. How is that situation handled?

 

The deer cannot be transport onto NYS land. The carcass stays on reservation land.  My friends father processed the deer on his piece of land. I then transported some of the meat. I did give a large portion to their family.

[jrm]

The deer cannot be transport onto NYS land. The carcass stays on reservation land.  My friends father processed the deer on his piece of land. I then transported some of the meat. I did give a large portion to their family.

 

Thanks. Makes sense.

 

Would that also be the case it you had a NY license and used your deer tag?

[landtracdeerhunter]

Thanks. Makes sense.

 

Would that also be the case it you had a NY license and used your deer tag?

 

 That is a good question for NY. DEC.  They don't  isolated reservation land out of the regional maps.  There's that gray area again.

Edited October 9, 2014 by landtracdeerhunter

[Hunter7mm-08]

Each Reservation has it's own laws and regs.  The one i live next to you have to buy thier game licenses, they have their own tags and yes you can bring the deer off the res and you can have it cut up where ever you want.  I have hunted deer and waterfowl and fished for many years on the res with alot of good outdoors men for the res.  I have also traveled with people from the res to other reservations to hunt and fish; some res don't let non-native people fish or hunt their lands so u want to make sure of their laws.

[bkln]

Thanks guys, seems like a lot of work. I have one reservation close by which I'm passing at least 3 times a week, have not seen a soul hunting for the last 5 years. I guess I will have to stop by the office and have a chat with them. I have almost no hair so scalping wont be an issue...:-)

[ants]

Take a pass….Once you're on their land, you are at their total mercy. I don't care what kind of permit or permission you have.

[bkln]

Are you guys just kidding with the horror stories? I thought these folks are pretty much civilized just keeping the tradition going and taking care of business like Casinos....

[jjb4900]

I'd rather walk the streets of Harlem at 2:00 a.m. then some of the reservations.............not to say there may not be a few very nice ones, but I don't think they are in NY.

[Two Track]

Going to a reservation is like traveling to a foreign nation that happens to also speak English.

Reservation land is treated like another sovereign nation's land.

 

The resident Natives on a reservation have their government, police force, and judicial system.

 

After all, you don't expect to just cross the border into Canada and starting hunt there without permission/permit for the firearm being transported there and a valid Canadian hunting license do you?

[bkln]

Not to stir the pot but aren't we the foreign nation on their land? I totally plan to comply, was just asking what the rules are....

[Hunter7mm-08]

I'm not sure what res you are talking about but the one i live next to i don't have an issue with; i went to school and are still friends with many natives.  Also bkln that is a very touchy subject- best to stay right away from it.