Permits 

• Hunting and fishing, and gathering permits are required for harvesting activities on Tribal properties.  Pokagon Tribal Citizens and their spouses are allowed to Hunt, fish, and gather on tribal lands
• Permits may be obtained at the Pokagon DNR office 32142 Edwards St. Dowagiac, MI 49047 and at the Tribal Police Department located at 58155 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047. 
• A valid Pokagon Band Tribal ID must be presented at time of permit issue.

Seasons

• Trust Lands:  Tribal hunting and fishing law is developed from the state of Michigan hunting/fishing seasons.  Therefore follow State of Michigan Regulations 
• Fee Lands:  Follow seasons and laws pertinent to state of Indiana and Michigan, as appropriate
• For current hunting/fishing season schedules and details, please visit www.michigan.gov/dnr and www.in.gov/dnr  

Suggestions

• Please place a copy of your permit on your vehicle's dashboard to verify your Pokagon citizenship.
• Please legibly mark all tree stands with your name and Tribal ID number in a clear spot on the front of stand/blind. 
• It is recommended that each person obtain a Michigan and/or Indiana state hunting/fishing license along with their  Tribal   permit to avoid potential jurisdicational disputes regarding Trust lands versus fee lands. 

Designated Hunting Areas

• Please click on the link below to access maps 

 Pokagon Properties Hunting Maps