2017 Off-Reservation Ceded Lands SUBSISTENCE Regulations

HUNT AREA The Warm Springs Tribes has established a larger hunt area in 2016 that includes all ceded lands, in addition some lands beyond the ceded lands. Hunters should obtain a new 2017 hunt area map for off-reservation hunts. Please note that private lands within the hunt area map are NOT open to tribal hunting outside of state seasons or without state issued tags.

Regulations and Guidelines ····················································································································································· TAG(S) AND IDENTIFICATION It is unlawful to possess a firearm or bow REQUIREMENTS: while operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain Visit www.OregonHuntingMap.com for an A Tribal ID and a valid tag for the animal vehicle unless the firearm is unloaded, or with interactive map that is available on your cell which you are pursuing MUST be in a bow, unless all arrows are in a quiver. For phone or tablet. Download free Geospatial PDF possession on your person at all times while purposes of this regulation, “Unloaded” maps before your trip to view your location, hunting. Sharing or lending of tags or Tribal means: even when you do not have cell service. ID's is prohibited. a) If the firearm is a revolver, that there is no live All Tribal and State road and area closures The owner of a tag that kills an animal for cartridge in the chamber that is aligned with must be obeyed for wildlife impact purposes. which a tag is issued, shall immediately the hammer or revolver; validate the tag by removing in its entirety b) If the firearm is a muzzle-loading firearm, that YOUTH HUNTERS: only the month and day of kill and attach the the firearm is not capped or primed; HUNTER ORANGE: Hunters age 17 and tag in plain sight securely to the animal. The c) If the firearm is other than a revolver or a under must wear a hunter orange exterior tag shall be kept attached to such carcass or muzzle-loading firearm, that there is no live garment (shirt, jacket, coat, vest, or remain with any parts thereof so long as the cartridge in the chamber. sweater) or hat when hunting game same are preserved. d) Individuals legally licensed to carry concealed mammals or upland birds (except turkey) firearms are exempt. with any firearm. The exterior garment or Required Reporting hat must have hunter orange visible in all Species Hunting Tag Reporting TRAVEL MANAGEMENT AREAS (TMA) directions (360 degrees). Hunter education is Requirements: Special species hunters, ROAD CLOSURES: required for any hunter under age 18 in whether successful, unsuccessful, or did not Some portions of the off-reservation roads this includes Tribal youth hunting off- hunt, must complete and return may be closed for purposes of resource reservation. harvest/hunting reports (the bottom portion of protection, or to provide the safe and secure the tag) to the BNR Wildlife Department within areas required to ensure healthy big game Hunter Education 15 days after season closure. populations. It is unlawful to operate a It’s recommended for adults new to hunting, General Hunting Tag Reporting motorized vehicle on any road or trail where too, or as a refresher for veteran hunters. The Requirements: The bottom portions of all tags motorized vehicle use is prohibited. Road class gives a thorough introduction to the skills issued for the season must be filled out and closure may be by sign (green/red dot hunters need, covering topics like firearms returned to the BNR Wildlife Department by system), gate or other physical barrier. For safety, hunter ethics, wildlife identification, hunt Feb. 15, 2018 unless specified otherwise, additional information contact CTWS BNR preparation and techniques and outdoor regardless of whether the hunter was staff for Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for survival. The class takes 14-16 hours and successful, unsuccessful, or did not hunt. specific areas with road closure schedules. requires a $10 application fee. All youth Information from these harvest/hunting students are required to participate in a live fire reports assists in game population monitoring Road Closure Areas within Ceded Lands: exercise (students who take the workbook or and management. specific examples include, but are not limited online option do this by participating in a field to. day). RIFLE RESTRICTIONS: • Northside 47: Camp Creek For more information and ways to take a hunter For Hunting Big Game Species: Rifle caliber education course refer to hunter ed. Webpage. is restricted to a minimum of .22 caliber • Heppner 48: Heppner Regulated Hunt, page centerfire or lareger for deer, antelope, bear 1 Link here: Hunter Education and all other big game species .24 Heppner Regulated Hunt, page 2 caliber or larger - center fire cartridges • Metolius 39: Metolius Winter Range Tribal Mentored Youth Hunter Program only. Rim fire rifles are prohibited for big • Murderers Creek 46: Murderers Creek – A youth hunter mentor program will be game hunting. Shotguns must be 10 or 12 Flagtail TMA; Schneider Features established through the BNR and conservation gauge using slugs. Archery equipment may • Maury 36: Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Mgmt. enforcement departments be used for harvest during any open rifle Area; Prineville Reservoir seasons for the species that are legal to hunt A youth may participate in the tribal mentored during that time. During any open rifle season • Ochocos 37: Rager TMA, South Boundary youth hunter program, this program allows in which a hunter is legal to hunt a species TMA youth age 9 to 13 to hunt using an adult’s tag either by regulation or valid tag, a hunter may • Starkey 52: Starkey WMU TMAs (and under close adult supervision) without first choose to use a bow or muzzleloader to • Upper Deschutes 34: Tumalo Winter Range completing a hunter education course. harvest the legal animal. If a hunter does not ...... • Ukiah 49: Bridge Creek have the right to legally possess a firearm due to any law or rule, the hunter may also use • Columbia Basin 44: Columbia Basin Any violation of State wildlife laws which are archery equipment during a rifle season if all • Biggs 43: Lower Deschutes Features; Lower not specifically authorized by Tribal Council are the legal archery equipment regulations are Deschutes River area also subject to Tribal Prosecution under Warm followed. • White River 41: White River Springs Tribal Code 350.500 and 350.510 (2).

2017 Off-Reservation Ceded Lands SUBSISTENCE Hunting Regulations

TRIBAL CODE be modified by the action of the Tribal regulations applicable to each particular tribally Council. authorized ceremonial hunt. 350.500 Hunting Off–Reservation: By the 4. All persons hunting species for which a 8. No tribal member shall engage in off– Treaty of June 25, 1855, Tribes reserved the “tag” is required by Oregon State law shall reservation hunting for ceremonial purposes right to hunt on open and unclaimed lands have in their possession a “tag” issued by the unless authorized by the Fish and Wildlife within the ceded area off the reservation. It State of Oregon or a “tag” issued by the Committee or the Tribal Council. shall be unlawful for any member to hunt off Natural Resources Department. 9. It shall be unlawful for any tribal member the reservation in violation of this Code. participating in a tribally authorized ceremonial 350.520 Off–Reservation Ceremonial hunt to sell, barter, give away or keep game, or 350.510 Off–Reservation Hunting by Hunting.1 any part thereof, taken during a duly authorized Members. 5. Off–reservation ceremonial hunting shall off–reservation ceremonial hunt. 1. No member of the Tribes shall exercise take place only during tribally authorized 10. Unlawful activity in connection with off– treaty hunting rights off–reservation unless he ceremonial hunts and shall be subject to such reservation ceremonial hunting shall be has in his possession an identification card regulations as are adopted by the Fish and punishable in accordance with the penalties set issued by the Tribal Registrar showing him to Wildlife Committee or the Tribal Council. out in WSTC 350.700(1). be a duly enrolled member of the 6. Tribal members hunting off reservation for 11. The Natural Resources Department shall Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs ceremonial purposes must have in their report the results of tribally authorized off– Reservation of Oregon. Such card shall be possession at all times both a valid tribal reservation ceremonial hunts to the Oregon carried on the person of the member at all identification card showing the hunter to be an Department of Fish and Wildlife. times and upon demand shall be shown to enrolled tribal member and a specially 12. Nothing in this section WSTC 350.520 any federal, state or tribal officer. Any lending designated tribal ceremonial hunting tag for the shall be construed as limiting, modifying or or unauthorized alteration or use of species of game for which the ceremonial hunt altering the treaty–reserved off–reservation identification cards is prohibited. is conducted issued by the Oregon Department hunting rights of the Tribe or its members. 2. Hunting shall be permitted during open of Fish and Wildlife or the Warm Springs seasons established by the Tribal Council or Natural Resources Department. 350.600 Prior Ordinances established in accordance with laws and 7. Tribal members participating in tribally Repealed. Ordinance No. 50 adopted October regulations of the State of Oregon applicable authorized off–reservation ceremonial hunts 19, 1971 and all other prior ordinances to treaty Indians, as may be modified by the shall abide by all laws and regulations governing hunting on the reservation and off action of the Tribal Council. established by the State of Oregon, as may be the reservation by tribal members are hereby 3. Bag limit shall be as established by the modified by the Tribal Council, with respect to repealed. Tribal Council or established in accordance geographical area of the hunt, the sex and age 350.700 Penalties: Refer to Tribal website with the laws and regulations of the State of of the animals that may be taken, the number for further information https://warmsprings- Oregon applicable to treaty Indians, as may of animals that may be taken, and other nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/?pid=1036

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Turn in Poachers and Any Wildlife Violations Gray wolves are currently protected statewide through the Oregon WSPD: (541) 553-1171 Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. West of Oregon Highways 395/78/95, they are also federally listed as endangered Conservation Enforcement Office: (541) 553-2033 under the federal Endangered Species Act. It is unlawful to kill any wolf in Oregon, except for livestock producer in certain situations.

2017 OFF-RESERVATION DEER SEASONS:

The deer hunts will take place on Warm Springs ceded lands and other lands identified on the 2017 Hunt Area (see map). Tribal members must carry their Tribal ID, valid hunting tags and present to law enforcement officials when requested while hunting off-reservation.

Legal Weapons: Centerfire Rifle (.22 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.40 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition Archery (40 lb. or greater recurve, long, or compound bow). WEAPONS SEASON START NUMBER SEASON HUNT SEX USE SEASON END OF TAGS BAG LIMIT (2) Tags General Buck Buck Rifle, Bow or No season Aug. 26 - Oct. 29, 2017 per tribal Season Only Muzzleloader limit member

(2) Tags Ceremonial Either Rifle, Bow or No season Aug. 26 – Oct. 31, 2017 per tribal Deer Season Sex Muzzleloader limit member

Metolius Unit Special Regulations: This is a legal weapon restriction. Before and after the dates below, any lawful weapon may be used while hunting deer in the Metolius Unit. *Metolius (2) Tags Only Two Buck Muzzleloader Buck Oct. 21 - 31, 2017 per tribal Bucks per Only only Muzzleloader member hunter (2) Tags Only Two *Metolius Unit Buck Bow only Nov. 1 - 30, 2017 per tribal Bucks per Archery Only member hunter Murderers Creek Unit, State Wildlife Area: The Philip W Schneider Wildlife Area (PWSWA), is comprised of both state and federal lands. The unclaimed federal lands of the PWSWA are open for tribal hunting consistent with tribal regulation. The state lands of PWSWA are only open for tribal hunting when there is a state season authorizing hunting of the same species in the PWSWA. All other areas of the Murderers Creek hunt unit fall under regular tribal season regulations and guidelines. (Archery equipment only) Aug. 26 – Sept. 24, 2017 *PWSWA (2) Tags Buck No season State WMA Bow/Rifle per tribal Only (Rifle Only) limit Hunt member Sept. 30 - Oct. 11, 2017

White River Unit, State Wildlife Area Hunt: The White River Wildlife Area will be open to Warm Springs Tribal hunting of mule deer during all authorized ODFW big game seasons. In addition, Tribal mule deer hunting may occur for up to five days during the break between statewide general archery season and the normal start of the annual rifle deer season. *White River (2) Tags Buck Rifle, Bow or No season State WMA Sept. 25 - 29, 2017 per tribal Only Muzzleloader limit Hunt member

The off-reservation hunt area is on federally managed lands. Private land hunting is subject to all state hunting laws and requirements.

2017 OFF-RESERVATION SEASONS:

The elk hunts will take place on the Warm Springs off-reservation hunt area (see map). Tribal members must carry their tribal ID, valid hunting tags and present to law enforcement officials when requested while hunting off the reservation.

Legal Weapons: Centerfire Rifle (.24 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.50 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition) and Archery (50 lb. or greater recurve, long, or compound bow).

WEAPONS SEASON START NUMBER SEASON HUNT SEX USE SEASON END OF TAGS BAG LIMIT

(2) Tags Off-Rez No season Either Sex Bow Only Aug. 26 – Sept 29, 2017 per tribal Archery Elk limit member

Antlerless (2) Tags Off-Rez 1st Elk and Rifle, Bow or No season Sept. 30 - Oct. 13, 2017 per tribal Season Elk Spikes Muzzleloader limit member Only (2) Tags Off-Rez 2nd Bull Elk Rifle, Bow or No season Oct. 14 - Nov. 30, 2017 per tribal Season Elk Only Muzzleloader limit member Antlerless (2) Tags Off-Rez 3rd Elk and Rifle, Bow or No season Dec. 1 - Jan. 31, 2018 per tribal Season Elk Spikes Muzzleloader limit member Only Murderers Creek Unit, State Wildlife Area: The Philip W Schneider Wildlife Area (PWSWA) is comprised of both state and federal lands. The unclaimed federal lands of the PWSWA are open for tribal hunting consistent with tribal regulation. The state lands of PWSWA are only open for tribal hunting when there is a state season authorizing hunting of the same species in the PWSWA. Tribal hunting is allowed on State Lands consistent with seasons listed below. All other areas of the Murderers Creek hunt unit fall under regular tribal season regulations and guidelines. (2) Tag per Antlerless Rifle, Bow or No season Nov. 18 - 26, 2017 tribal Elk Muzzleloader limit member

(2) Tag per Rifle, Bow or No season Either Sex Nov. 4 - 12, 2017 tribal Muzzleloader limit member *PWSWA Elk Hunts (2) Tag per Rifle, Bow or No season Bull Elk Oct. 25 - 29, 2017 tribal Muzzleloader limit member

*Youth (2) Tag per Rifle, Bow or No season Antlerless Aug. 26 - Dec. 31, 2017 tribal Muzzleloader limit Elk member

The off-reservation hunt area is on federally managed lands. Private land hunting is subject to all state hunting laws and requirements.

2017 OFF-RESERVATION SPECIAL ANIMAL HUNTS:

The Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Bear, and Cougar hunts will take place on the Warm Springs off-reservation hunt area (see map). Tribal members must carry their Tribal ID, valid hunting tag(s) and present to law enforcement officials when requested while hunting off the reservation.

Legal Weapons: , Bear, and Cougar- Centerfire Rifle (.22 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.40 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition) and Archery (40 lb. or greater recurve, long, or compound bow). Bighorn Sheep: Centerfire Rifle (.24 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.50 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition) and Archery (50 lb. or greater recurve, long, or compound bow). WEAPONS SEASON START NUMBER SEASON HUNT SEX USE SEASON END OF TAGS BAG LIMIT (2) Tags Pronghorn Either Rifle, Bow or No season Aug. 22 - Oct. 1, 2017 per tribal Antelope Sex Muzzleloader limit member One (1) Bighorn sheep ram per tag. Tag(s) will be awarded to four tribal members through a public drawing. Hunters may sign up for the lottery draw at the Natural Resources office front desk or call in to enter drawing. Any prior successfully drawn big horn sheep recipients from previous hunts are not eligible to apply for these hunts. The successful hunter must present any harvested sheep within 72 hours for genetic sampling, pinning, aging and inspection to the local ODFW office in the district where the hunt occurred. Private lands will limit access for highlighted hunts. Do not apply unless you have access to a place to hunt. *Bighorn (1) Tag 1 Ram Ram Rifle, Bow or Sheep W. Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 Lottery Sheep Only Muzzleloader Johnday Draw Available Bighorn (2) Tags (2) Ram Lower Ram Rifle, Bow or Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 Lottery Sheep Deschutes Only Muzzleloader Draw Available River Bighorn (1) Tag Ram Rifle, Bow or 1 Ram Sheep Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 Lottery Only Muzzleloader Sheep Aldrich Draw Bear: Cubs less than one year and sows with cubs less than one year are protected. Kill report required within 72 hours of harvest reported to CTWSBNR or local ODFW office within 10 days of the kill to be checked and marked. Either Rifle, Bow or No season Fall Black Aug. 22 - Dec. 31, 2017 (1) Tag Bear Sex Muzzleloader limit Either Rifle, Bow or No season Spring Black Apr. 1 - May 31, 2018 (1) Tag Bear Sex Muzzleloader limit Cougar: It is unlawful to take spotted kittens or female with spotted kittens. Kill report required within 72 hours of harvest reported to CTWSBNR or local ODFW office within 10 days of the kill to be checked and marked. Either Rifle, Bow or No season Cougar Jan. 1 - Dec. 21, 2017 (1) Tag Sex Muzzleloader limit

The Off-Reservation hunt area is on federally managed lands. Private land hunting is subject to all state hunting laws and requirements.

2017-2018 UPLAND BIRD SEASONS:

OFF-RESERVATION UPLAND GAME BIRD HUNTS

The upland game bird hunt will take place on the Warm Springs hunt area (see map). Tribal members must carry their Tribal ID and present to law enforcement officials when requested while hunting off-reservation.

Legal Weapons: Shotguns, archery, pistol fire shot shells, rim fire 22s (forested grouse only). Possession Upland Bird Season Bag Limit Limit Chukar/ Hungarian Oct. 7, 2017 - Jan. 31 2018 8 per day 24 (Gray) Partridge / Mountain Oct. 7, 2017 - Jan. 31, 2018 10 per day 30 Quail “Blue” and Ruffed Sept. 1, 2017 – Jan. 31, 2018 3 per day 9 Grouse Fall: Oct. 7 – Dec 31, 2017 Two Turkey of Turkey One turkey either sex either sex Spring: Apr. 15 – May 31, 2018 Rooster Pheasant Oct. 7 – Dec. 31, 2017 2 per day 8 Migratory game birds: refer to ODFW 2017-2018 state synopsis seasons, bag limits and other federal state required information. http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/docs/2017- 18_oregon_game_bird_regs.pdf

Upland Game Bird Identification

MOUNTIAN CALIFORNIA CHUCKAR HUNGARIAN QUAIL QUAIL PARTRIDGE (HUN)

MALE WILD TURKEY

RUFFED GROUSE DUSKY (BLUE) GROUSE RINGNECK PHEASANT

The Off-Reservation hunt area is on federally managed lands. Private land hunting is subject to all state hunting laws and requirements.

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HUNTING ON THE CONSERVATION AREA 2017 CTWS Pine Creek Conservation Area Hunt Seasons

A valid CTWS Tribal identification card, appropriate tags, and Tag/Permit Limit: One (1) access permit available per hunt, for lottery drawing through Branch of Natural Resources office. One (1) buck or Pine Creek hunting permit is required for all hunters on the one (1) elk tag in possession per hunter. The tag must be validated and affixed to deer or elk upon harvest. property. All hunters are subject to the conservation area regulations, and all hunting will be in accordance with tribal, state Legal Weapons: Deer: Centerfire Rifle (.22 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.40 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition), and federal laws and regulations. Hunting of any species not Archery (40 lb. or larger recurve, long or compound bow), and Shotgun (#1 buck or larger and slugs only). specifically designated in these regulations or within issued permits is prohibited. Elk: Centerfire Rifle (.24 caliber or larger), Muzzleloader (.50 caliber or larger open or peep sights and open ignition), Archery (40 lb. or larger recurve, long or compound bow), and Shotgun (#1 buck or larger and slugs only). DEER AND ELK HUNTING SPECIAL ACCESS

WEAPONS START Deer and Elk Hunting: Application procedures and permit HUNT SEX GAME UNIT PERMITS SEASON BAG LIMIT issuance permits are allocated by computerized lottery. USE END DATES Buck or Applications must be received by postal service mail, call in sign- E. Biggs S. General Bow Either Sex Bow only Aug 26-Sept 24 10 (1) Buck or (1) Elk up or sign-up sheet at CTWS BNR office by August 31, 2017 - Fossil no exceptions to this deadline are granted. Any permits Elk remaining after the drawing will be made available on a first- Rifle, Bow or Buck S. Fossil Buck Sept 30-Oct 11 S. Fossil 15 (1) Buck come, first-served basis prior to the applicable hunt season Muzzleloader opening date. All applications must include the hunter’s name, Rifle, Bow or Tribal ID enrollment number, current mailing address and phone Buck E. Biggs Buck Sept 30-Oct 12 E. Biggs 5 (1) Buck number. Interested hunters should apply to: Muzzleloader Youth Antlerless Antlerless Rifle, Bow or Oct 14-22 E. Biggs 2 (1) Doe Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Deer Deer Muzzleloader Branch of Natural Resources: Wildlife Dept. Rifle, Bow or Elk 1st Season: Bull Elk Oct 26-30 S. Fossil 10 (1) Bull Elk P.O. BOX C Muzzleloader Warm Springs, OR 97761 Either Sex Rifle, Bow or Elk 2nd Season: Nov 4-12 S. Fossil 10 (1) Elk Elk Muzzleloader Successful applicants will receive their permit by postal service Either Sex Rifle, Bow or mail or picked up at CTWS Branch of Natural Resources office. Elk Extended Oct 25-Nov 30 E. Biggs 3 (1) Elk Hunters must display their permit, license, and tag on demand to Elk Muzzleloader Antlerless Rifle, Bow or anyone on the property. Antlerless Elk 1st Nov 18-26 S. Fossil 6 (1) Elk Elk Muzzleloader • A total of eighty-two (82) Special tags will be drawn at Antlerless Rifle, Bow or Antlerless Elk 2nd Dec 2-10 S. Fossil 6 (1) Elk random using the computerized draw system for eleven (11) Elk Muzzleloader separate hunts. Antlerless Rifle, Bow or Antlerless Elk 3rd Dec 16-24 S. Fossil 6 (1) Elk • All access is limited to walk-in or up to two horses or other Elk Muzzleloader pack animals only for the purpose of hunting. Motorized Antlerless Rifle, Bow or vehicle access by all persons will be closed. Youth Elk: Aug 26-Dec 31 E. Biggs 3 (1) Elk Elk Muzzleloader • Successful applicants must comply with all rules and Antlerless Rifle, Bow or restrictions identified in the PCCA regulations and additional Youth Elk Aug 26-Dec 31 S. Fossil 6 (1) Elk restriction that may apply. Elk Muzzleloader • All Tag holders (successful, unsuccessful, or did not hunt) must return completed hunting reports (bottom portion of The Off-Reservation PCCA hunt area is on CTWS managed fee lands located within E. Biggs and S. Fossil ODFW WMU. Private land • tag/permit) to the CTWS BNR Dept. within 15 days after hunting is subject to all state hunting laws and requirements. season closure Hunt Area Description: Beginning at 44 Degrees north latitude northwest of Elk Lake on the Pacific Crest Trail; south on the Pacific Crest Trail to Hwy 58 southeast on Hwy 58 to Crescent Creek; northeast on Crescent Creek to Klamath Rd 61, east on Klamath Rd 61 to Hwy 97 at Crescent; northeast on US Hwy 97 to 44 degrees north latitude; east along 44 degrees north latitude to US Hwy 20; east on US Hwy 20 to Glass Buttes-Camp Cr Rd(GI Ranch Rd) near Glass Buttes; north on Glass Buttes-Camp Cr Rd (GI Ranch Rd) to Twelve mile Cr Rd; east on Twelve mile Cr Rd to Grindstone Cr Rd; northeast on Grindstone Cr Rd to 44 Degrees north latitude; east along 44 degrees north latitude to South Fork John Day River; southeast on South Fork John Day River to FR 3750 at Bear Cr; east on 3750 to FR 37; northeast on 37 to US Hwy 395; north on US Hwy 395 to Seneca; east on Logan Valley Co Rd (FR 16) to US Hwy 26 near Eldorado Pass; north on US Hwy 26 to Grant county line at Blue Mtn Summit; (Back on ceded lands boundary)