Tribal hunters are licensed by their tribes and must obtain tags for each big game animal they wish to hunt. If a hunter is successful, he must tag the animal and submit a harvest report to the tribe. Unlike the state system of voluntary reporting, tribal members are required to report all harvest. All tribal hunters carry photo identification cards with their name, date of birth, tribal affiliation and other information. If a tribal member is found in violation of tribal regulations, he is cited into tribal court.
Penalties can include fines and loss of hunting privileges.
In most cases, tribal hunting regulations address the same harvest and safety concerns as state rules, such as prohibiting the carrying of loaded firearms in vehicles. A number of tribes conduct hunter education courses, aimed especially at young tribal members, to ensure their hunters are safe when exercising their treaty right. Students are taught how to handle firearms, ethical considerations and the reasons behind tribal hunting regulations. Cultural aspects of hunting, as well as treaty hunting rights, also are covered in the classes. The committee also provides a unified voice in discussions with state and federal wildlife managers.