Hunting, Fishing, & Gathering

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You can view the Hunting and Gathering Rules and Regulations, the associated Code, and the maps that are referenced within the regulations below.

2024-2025 Harvest Reports

Pokagon Band Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering Rules and Regulations approved through Tribal Council resolution 19-10-29-06 now require wildlife reporting of harvests to obtain your licenses the following year or incur a fee.

 Please fill out an online harvest report here.

Permits

  • Hunting, fishing, and gathering permits are required for harvesting activities on Tribal properties. Pokagon Tribal citizens and their spouses can hunt, fish, and gather on tribal lands.
  • Permits and licenses expire each year on March 31st.
  • Permits may be obtained at the Pokagon Kowabdanawa odë kÄ— office at 32142 Edwards St., Dowagiac, MI 49047. Individuals can also request paperwork for permits via email, PokagonDNR@PokagonBand-nsn.gov, or postal mail.
  • A valid Pokagon Band Tribal ID must be presented at the time of permit issue.

Seasons

  • Trust Lands: Tribal hunting and fishing law is developed from the state of Michigan's hunting/fishing seasons. Therefore, follow the State of Michigan Regulations.
  • Fee Lands: Follow seasons and laws pertinent to the 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 the stand/blind.
  • It is recommended that each person obtain a Michigan and/or Indiana state hunting/fishing license and their tribal permit to avoid potential jurisdictional disputes regarding trust lands versus fee lands.

Designated Hunting Areas

  • Please click on the links at the bottom of this page to access maps.

Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering Regulations require that non-citizen spouses show proof of marriage to a citizen to be issued a license. Please update your information with the Enrollment Office to be sure that you can be issued a license upon request.