Off-reservation hunters are reminded that harvest registration is required by tribal conservation codes for many species. Hunters have multiple registration options for deer, bear, turkey, and cranes: in-person, at a tribal registration stations (see data.glifwc.org/registration for a map of locations), online (glifwc.nagfa.net/online), or by phone (844-234-5439). Swans must be registered in-person. The benefits of harvest registration are substantial, extending well beyond an exercise in indigenous sovereignty and self-regulation.
As co-stewards, tribes work with state and federal counterparts to determine population abundance and coordinate management for a variety of fish and wildlife species. This requires an accounting of both tribal and non-tribal harvest. Having an accurate measure of off-reservation tribal harvest also helps to identify and prioritize important places for protection. For hunters seeking chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing for their whitetail harvest, in person registration is the first choice. Clerks will register the deer and take possession of the head—lymph nodes are typically removed to complete a CWD test. Good luck to hunters of all ages. It’s a great year to take a kid hunting and pass on your knowledge.