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Oklahoma tribes dispute state hunting/fishing license rules on reservations, citing treaty rights vs. state law.
Oklahoma tribes are challenging the state’s requirement that tribal members obtain state hunting and fishing licenses, even on reservation land, asserting their treaty-protected sovereign rights.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation maintains that state laws apply uniformly, citing a July 2025 Supreme Court ruling that limits tribal jurisdiction to federal criminal matters, and says licenses fund conservation.
Tribes, including the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Muscogee (Creek), argue that their inherent rights to hunt and fish predate statehood and are upheld by treaties and agreements, rejecting the state’s interpretation.
They point to existing tribal policies and reciprocity agreements allowing tribal IDs to serve as valid permits.
With deer bow season underway, the conflict highlights ongoing tensions over sovereignty, resource management, and enforcement.
Las tribus de Oklahoma disputan las reglas estatales de licencias de caza / pesca en las reservas, citando derechos de tratado contra la ley estatal.