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[NOTE: Except as otherwise noted, the provisions of Article 1 of the Natural
Resources Code were enacted on February 16, 1983 by Ordinance No. 83-1.]
CHAPTER |. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1-101. Definitions.
(A) "Angling" means the taking of fish by one line and up to two hooks,
or by one line and one artificial Jure to which may be attached more than one
hook, or by one line and up to two artificial flies or lures, or one artificial fly and
one artificial lure. .
(B) "Department" means the Fish and Game Department of the Colorado
River Indian Tribes.
(C) "License or permit" means a license or permit issued pursuant to the
provisions of this Article.
(D) "Wildlife" means all species of non-domesticated mammals, fish,
birds, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks and crustaceans, except those impounded
in private ponds, tanks or cages, or otherwise held in captivity, and all
domesticated mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians which have
escaped from captivity into the wild state.
[As Amended February 11, 1984, Ord. No. 84-3, § 1.]
CHAPTER 2. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Section 1-201. Supervision; Control; Powers.
There is hereby created the Fish and Game Department of the Colorado
River Indian Tribes, which shall be responsible for the management and
protection of wildlife, and for the administration and enforcement of ordinances
and regulations of the Tribes relating to wildlife.
Section 1-202. Chief Game Warden; Duties and Responsibilities.
The Chief Game Warden shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Department. He shall be appointed by the Tribal Council to serve at its
pleasure. He shall have general supervision and control of all activities,
functions, and employees of the Department. The Chief Game Warden shall
exercise such powers and duties as are necessary to carry out or enforce the
provisions of this Article, regulations promulgated hereunder, and directives
and ordinances of the Tribal Council.
Section 1-203. Organization.
The Chief Game Warden shall be responsible for establishing an
organizational structure for the Department which shall include a chain of
command and a description of the duties and responsibilities for each position
and employee within the Department.
Section 1-204. Monthly reports.
The Chief Game Warden shall prepare a monthly written report for the
Tribal Council Human Resources Committee regarding developments within the
Department, including, but not limited to, present, proposed, and future plans,
projects, and programs.
Section 1-205. Rules and Regulations.
The Department is authorized to issue such rules and regulations as are
deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, upon obtaining
prior approval of the Tribal Council Administrative Committee. Such rules and
regulations shall include, but not be limited to: establishment of fees for
hunting permits and fishing licenses, hunting and fishing seasons, bag and
catch limits; designation of areas within which hunting, fishing or trapping shall
not be allowed; and regulation of disposition of items seized pursuant to this
Article.
Section 1-206. Intergovernmental Agreements.
The Chief Game Warden or his designee is authorized to enter into
negotiations with federal agencies regarding management studies relating to
the preservation and propagation of wildlife. Any agreement shall be subject
to the approval of the Tribal Council.
Section 1-207. Duties of Game Wardens and Law Enforcement Officials.
Game Wardens and other law enforcement officials of the Tribes shall
enforce the provisions of this Article, rules and regulations of the Department,
and directives and ordinances of the Tribal Council which pertain to
management of wildlife. Duties shall include, but not be limited to the
ollowing:
(1) Execute warrants issued for violations of any provisions of this Article.
(2) Serve subpoenas issued in matters arising under this Article.
(3) Search without a warrant any boat, vehicle, box, game box, or other
package when there is probable cause to believe that wildlife, or parts thereof,
is possessed in violation of law.
(4) Inspect all wildlife taken or transported, and seize all wildlife taken
or possessed or showing evidence of having been taken in violation of any
provision of this Article.
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(5) Seize firearms, devices and equipment used in taking wildlife, or
intended to be so used, in violation of any provision of this Article.
(6) Arrest or issue citations to persons who are in violation of the
provisions of this Article.
Section 1-208. Display of Badge or Credentials.
Any game warden or law enforcement official of the Tribes seeking to
enforce any provision of this Article or regulation issued hereunder shall identify
himself as a representative of the Department or a Tribal law enforcement
official, and shall display a badge, commission card, or credentials attesting to
this fact when requested.
Section 1-209. Control of Migratory Birds and Waterfowl.
The Department may prescribe seasons, bag limits and other regulations
pertaining to hunting, capturing or taking migratory birds in compliance with
the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 703, et seq.
CHAPTER 3. LICENSES AND PERMITS
Section 1-301. Requirement of Permits and Licenses.
No person may hunt, trap or fish for wildlife within the Colorado River
Indian Reservation without having in his possession a valid license or permit
issued to that person for that purpose by the Department, unless otherwise
expressly authorized by this Article.
Section 1-302. Privileges of Tribal Members.
Enrolled members of the Tribes shall have the privilege of hunting,
trapping or fishing for wildlife, including deer, within the Reservation without
a license or permit. Tribal members must carry their Tribal enrollment
identification card at all times while hunting or fishing, and shall present it upon
- request to any member of the Department or law enforcement official of the
Tribes. Tribal members shall comply with all other provisions of this Article and
regulations issued hereunder, including bag limits.
Section 1-303. Children.
(A) Children under fourteen (14) years of age who are not members of
e Tribes may hunt, trap or fish without a license or permit if accompanied by
an adult holding a valid license or permit. Such children shall be entitled to
one-half of the adult bag limit. No more than two such children may hunt with
an adult who possesses a license or permit.
B) Children under fourteen (14) years of age who are not members of
the trikes may be issued a license or permit to hunt, trap or fish. Such children
shall be entitled to the full adult bag limit.
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Section 1-304. Issuance of License or Permit.
Except for those specified in Section 1-306, licenses or permits may be
issued upon application to the Department and payment of the prescribed fee.
A person desiring a license or permit shall state in his application his name,
address, date of birth, weight, nationality, eye color, hair color, social security
number, occupation and any other information that might be requested. Every
person applying for a license or permit shall.have a valid driver's license or
other identifying document.
Section 1-305. Complimentary License or Permit.
Complimentary licenses or permits shall be issued only by the Chief Game
Warden with the prior approval of the Tribal Council Administrative Committee.
Section 1-306. Special Hunting and Trapping License or Permit.
Special hunting and trapping licenses or permits may be obtained, when
authorized by the Fish and Game Department and the Administrative
Committee, for the following: 7
(1) The hunting or trapping of wild horses;
(2) The trapping of wildlife for scientific purposes;
(3) Any other purpose authorized by the Tribal Council.
Anyone requesting such a special license or permit shall make application
to the Tribal Council. Such permits shall be subject to such fees and conditions
and shall be of such duration as are prescribed by the Tribal Council.
[As. Amended February 11, 1984, Ord. No. 84-3, § 2.] -
Section 1-307. Licenses and Permits Non-Transferable; Where to Purchase.
(A) The privilege granted by a license or permit shall not be assignable
or transferable to any other person.
(B) Except licenses or permits issued pursuant to Section 1-306, hunting,
trapping and fishing licenses or permits may be obtained from game wardens
or other persons authorized by the Tribal Council or the Department to issue
licenses or permits.
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Section 1-308. Duration of Licenses and Permits.
All hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and permits, except those
issued pursuant to Section 1-306, shall expire on December 31, following the
date of issuance.
CHAPTER 4. TAKING OF WILDLIFE
Section 1-401. Taking of Wildlife.
Wildlife may be taken only at such times, in such places, in such manner
and with such weapons, equipment and devices, as is allowed by this Article
and any regulations issued hereunder.
Section 1-402. Time of Taking.
Wildlife, except fish and bullfrogs, shall be taken only between sunrise.
and sunset of the same day. |
Section 1-403. Methods of Taking.
(A) Fish may be taken only by angling, except as otherwise authorized
by the Department, and except further that members of the Tribes may utilize -
traditional methods of taking fish. Fishing lines shall constantly be attended.
Hooks, flies and lures shall be used in such a manner that the fish takes or
attempts to take it in his mouth.
(B) Birds may be taken only with shotguns, using shotshells. —
(C) Rabbits may be taken only with bow and arrow, rifles that fire .22
rimfire shells, and shotguns no larger than 12 gauge, using shotshells.
(D) Bullfrogs may be taken only by angling, spear, gig, bow and arrow,
dipnet or by hand.
(E) Reptiles may be taken only by hand, spear, gig, bow and arrow, net
or trap.
(F) Amphibians (except bullfrogs), water dogs, soft-shelled turtles,
mollusks, and crustaceans may be taken only by angling, by hand, with any
hand-held, non-motorized implement which does not discharge a projectile, or
with a minnow trap approved by the Department.
[As Amended February 11, 1984, Ord. No. 84-3, § 3.]
Section 1-404. Firearms; Prohibitions.
The following weapons, ammunition, devices and materials may not be
used. for the taking of wildlife, nor may they be possessed in the field while
unting:
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(I) Fully automatic firearms, including firearms capable of selective
automatic fire.
(2) Tracer and armor piercing ammunition, and full jacketed bullets
| other than those designed for hunting.
(3) Semi-automatic, bolt action and lever action rifles with a
magazine capacity of more than five (5) centerfire cartridges.
(4) Shotguns with a capacity of more than three (3) shells and
shotguns exceeding ten (10) gauge.
(5) Poisoned arrows or arrows with explosive tips.
(6) Cross bows. |
(7) Pitfalls, explosives, poisons or stupefying substances.
(8) Jacklight or any other type of artificial light except when used
for the taking of bullfrogs.
(9) Weapons banned by federal! law.
(10) All muzzle loading rifles of a caliber exceeding .58 and all
centerfire rifles of a caliber exceeding .30.
_ (11) Hand guns may be used for the hunting of wildlife only upon
obtaining prior written permission of the Tribal Council. In no event shall a
hand gun used for the hunting of wildlife have a barrel shorter than four (4)
inches in length. . ——
[As Amended February 11, 1984, Ord. No. 84-3, § 4.]
Section 1-405. Firearm Safety Course.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall hunt wildlife within the
Reservation without possessing evidence of having satisfactorily completed a
firearms safety course approved by the Department.
Section 1-406. Transportation of Birds.
The carcasses of birds possessed or being transported shall have one full
feathered wing attached so that species and number can be determined. This
Section shall not apply after the possessor or transporter has reached his
permanent abode.
Section 1-407. Duty to Report Shooting Accidents.
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Any person who, while hunting, witnesses or is involved in a shooting
incident resulting in injury to another person shall immediately report such
incident to a game warden or to the Tribal Police Department. Such person
shall assist such officer or game warden as requested. Thereafter, such person
shall immediately file a full and complete report of the incident with the
‘Department and the Tribal Police Department. Such report shall include the
name, address, and license or permit number of the person making the report,
and of others involved in the incident, if known.
CHAPTER 5. UNLAWFUL ACTS; PENALTIES; SEIZURE
Section 1-501. Unlawful Acts.
It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Take, possess, transport, or offer for sale wildlife, except as
permitted by this Article and implementing regulations. .
(2) Destroy, injure or molest livestock, growing crops, personal
property, notices or signs or other property while hunting, trapping or fishing.
(3) Discharge a firearm within one-fourth (%) mile of a house,
other residence, or building without the written permission of the owner or
resident of said structure.
(4) Take wildlife and wilfully permit the edible portions thereof to
spoil or otherwise go to waste.
(5) Take game other than birds with the aid of dogs.
(6) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or permit after a license
or permit for the same purpose and for the period has been revoked.
(7) Litter a hunting or fishing area.
(8) Possess while hunting, any device designed to silence, muffle,
or minimize the report of a firearm.
(9) Obtain by fraud or misrepresentation a license or permit.
(10) Discharge a firearm or other device from a vehicle including, but
not limited to an automobile, aircraft, train or boat, except as expressly
authorized in writing by the Department, or discharge a firearm or other device
from, upon, across or onto a roadway or any other right-of-way maintained for
public use.
(14) Take wildlife, or handle or discharge any firearm, with wanton
disregard for the safety of human life or property, in a careless or reckless
manner, or while intoxicated.
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(12) Hunt or take any wildlife other than during the prescribed
season or in excess of the prescribed bag limit.
(13) Hunt, trap or fish for wildlife, or attempt to do so, without a valid
license or permit.
(14) Fail or refuse to exhibit a license or permit on demand of any
game warden or other representative of the Department, or of any law
enforcement official of the Tribes or any other duly authorized official of the
Tribes or the United States.
‘ey Fail to report a shooting incident as required by Section 1- 407.
(16) Violate any other provision of this Article.
[As Amended February 11, 1984, Ordinance No. 84-3, § 5.]
Section 1-502. Penalties.
(A) Every person violating the provisions of Section 1-501 is guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or
otn.
(B) Every person violating the provisions of Section 1-501 shall forfeit to
the.Colorado River Indian Tribes a sum of not more than Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each offense. Each day during which such violation shall continue
shall constitute a separate civil violation of such Section.
(C) Any person violating the provisions of Section 1-501 may have his
license or permit revoked. .
Section 1-503. Civil Damages.
(A) In addition to any other penalty provided by this Article, the Tribes
may recover damages in a civil action against any person who unlawfully or
recklessly or negligently takes or destroys any wildlife.
(B) The measure of damages in any such action shall be the amount
which will compensate for all the detriment proximately caused by the taking
or destruction of such wildlife.
Section 1-504. Seizure of Property.
Any game warden or other law enforcement official of the Tribes may
seize any wildlife, firearm, trap, device, equipment or other property possessed
and/or used in violation of any provision of this Article. Any person from whom
such property is seized shall be charged with a violation of this Article. Seized
property, except for wildlife, shall remain in the possession of either the
Department or the Tribal Police Department, pending final disposition of any
resulting Court proceedings.
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Section 1-505. Receipts; Records.
Upon seizure of property, a game warden or other law enforcement
official of the Tribes shall issue to the person from whom the property is seized
a receipt containing a description of the property seized, including the serial
number of any firearm seized. The Department shall maintain a record of all
wildlife, firearms, devices or other property so seized.
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Section 1-506. Release of Property.
_ (A) Upon final disposition, including payment of any fine or other penalty
imposed, of any Court proceeding resulting from the violation of any provision
of this Article, all seized property, except for wildlife, which may be lawfully
possessed shall be promptly returned to the owner or lawful possessor. Seized
property not claimed within sixty (60) days of such final disposition shall be
Tribal property and shall be disposed of as directed by the Tribal Council.
(B) Seized property not claimed within six (6) months of final judgment
shall be Tribal property and shall be disposed of as directed by the Tribal
Council.
Section 1-507. Disposal of Wildlife.
Wildlife seized pursuant to this Article, when no longer needed for
evidentiary purposes, shall be disposed of in accordance with regulations issued
by the Department pursuant to Section 1-205.
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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2-101.
Section 2-102.
Section 2-103.
Section 2-104.
Section 2-105.
Section 2-106.
Section 2-107.
Section 2-108.
Section 2-109.
Section 2-110.
Section 2-111.
Section 2-112.
Section 2-113.
Section 2-114.
Section 2-115.
Section 2-116.
Section 2-117.
Section 2-118.
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Section 2-201.
Section 2-202.
Section 2-203.
Section 2-204.
Section 2-205.
Section 2-206.
Section 2-207.
Section 2-208.
CHAPTER 3. ENFORCEMENT
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Animals.
Plants and Driftwood.
Geological Features.
Archaeological Featu
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Fireworks.
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Use Periods. .....
Alcoholic Beverages.
Camping. .......
Number Occupying Campsites.
Camping Fees Due.
Occupancy.
Camping Time Limits.
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Section 2-402.
Section 2-403.
Section 2-404.
Section 2-405.
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Regulations. .....
Amendment or Repeal.
Other Laws.
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[NOTE: Except as otherwise noted, the provisions of Article 2 of the Natural
Resources Code were enacted on August 22, 1990 by Ordinance No. 90-3.]
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2-101. Scope.
Article 2 applies to all campsite areas under the control of the Fish and
Game Department unless otherwise indicated. Special regulations for a
campsite area or a subject do not preclude the application of general laws
unless expressly so indicated. The privilege of any person to be present in any
campsite area under the control of the Fish and Game Department is hereby
expressly conditioned upon compliance by that person with all applicable laws
and regulations of the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
Section 2-102. Definitions.
(a) "Department" means the Fish and Game Department of the
Colorado River Indian Tribes.
(b) "Chief Game Warden" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Department.
(c) "Person" shall be construed to mean and include natural persons,
firms, partnerships, corporations, clubs and all associations or combinations of
persons whenever acting for themselves or by an agent, servant or employee.
(d) "Nighttime" is any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half
hour before sunrise. |
(e) "Posting of notices", unless otherwise indicated, shall mean and
require that the Department shall set aside at the Department headquarters
and at the campsite affected and in a location convenient to the public, a
bulletin board or similar device upon which shall be posted all special
instructions or orders pertaining to such campsite areas.
(f) "Designate" means to indicate, specify or make recognizable by
some mark, sign or name.
_ (g) "Facility" means any structure or combination of structures, or any
feature or entity modified by humans for human use.
~ (h) “Campsite Area" means any named and classified campsite area
under the control of the Department.
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Section 2-103. Use of Facilities, Payment. —
No person shall use or be present in any portion of a campsite area under
the control of the Department for which a use fee has been established by the
Department, without paying such fee. This shall not apply to Tribal officers and
employees on official business nor to persons excepted by the Department for
administrative reasons.
Section 2-104. Animals.
No person shall molest, hunt, disturb, injure, trap, take, net, poison,
harm or kill any kind of animal or fish, or so attempt in a campsite area, except
that fish may be taken other than for commercial purposes in accordance with
the Tribal fishing laws and regulations, provided however, that no person shall
use or discharge a spear or bow and arrow in the campsite area.
Section 2-105. Plants and Driftwood.
No person shall wilfully or negligently pick, dig up, cut, mutilate, destroy,
injure, disturb, move, molest, burn or carry away any tree or plant or portion
thereof, including, but not limited to, flowers, foliage, berries, fruit, grass, turf,
shrubs, trees and dead wood, except when authorization by the Chief Game
Warden to collect dead wood is posted at the campsite area to which the
authorization applies. This section does not apply to activities undertaken by
the Department in conjunction with its resource management activities.
Section 2-106. Geological Features.
__ No person shall destroy, mutilate or remove earth, sand, gravel,
minerals, rocks, paleontological features or features of caves.
Section 2-107. Archaeological Features.
No person shall remove, injure, disfigure, deface or destroy any object
of archaeological or historical interest or value.
Section 2-108. Special Permits.
Upon a finding that it will be in the best interests of the Tribe, the Chief
Game Warden, with the concurrence of the Director of the Tribal Museum, may
grant a permit to remove, treat or disturb geological, historical, archaeological
or paleontological materials; and any person who has been properly granted
such a permit shall to that extent not be liable for prosecution for violation of
the foregoing.
Section 2-109. Litter.
No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass,
ashes, waste paper, cans‘or other litter in a campsite area except in a
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receptacle designated for that purpose, and no person shall import any litter,
or import and deposit any litter into or in any campsite area from other places.
Section 2-110. Fires.
No person shall light, build, use or maintain a fire within a campsite area.
Portable camp stoves may be used in campsite areas approved by the
Department.
Section 2-111. Weapons and Traps.
No person shall carry, possess or discharge across, in or into any portion
of any campsite area any weapon, firearm, bow and arrow, trap, net or device
capable of injuring or killing any person or animal, or capturing any animal, or
damaging any public or private property. Firearms not having any cartridge in
any portion of the mechanism, traps, nets, bows and arrows, other unloaded
weapons or devices may be possessed within temporary lodging or mechanical
mode of conveyance when such implements are rendered temporarily
inoperab’e or are packed, cased or stored in a manner that will prevent their
ready use.
Section 2-112. Fireworks.
No person shall possess, discharge, set off or cause to be discharged, in
or into any portion of a campsite area any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets,
fireworks, explosives or substances harmful to the life or safety of persons.
Section 2-113. Peace and Quiet.
To insure peace and adequate rest for visitors, no person shall so conduct
himself or herself that he or she disturbs others in sleeping. quarters or in
campgrounds between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. No person
shall, at any time, use outside electronic equipment including electrical
speakers, radios, phonographs, televisions or other machinery, at a volume
which emits sounds beyond the immediate individual camp or picnic site
without specific permission from the Department. Engine driven electrical
generators which emit sound beyond the limits of an individual camp or picnic
site may be operated only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Section 2-114. Equipment and Occupancy.
The Department may specify the size, type, arrangement and use of
recreational equipment and the number of persons permitted in any campsite
area or portion thereof. No person shall otherwise introduce, keep, use or
arrange his or her equipment. No person shall otherwise exceed established
occupancy limitations.
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Section 2-115. Sanitation.
(a) No person shall deposit waste, water, sewage or effluent from
sinks, portable toilets or other plumbing fixtures directly upon or into the
surface of the ground or water. -
(b) No person shall deposit any body waste in or on any portion of any
comfort station or other structure, except into fixtures provided for that
purpose.
(c) No person shall place any bottle, can, cloth, rag, metal, wood,
paper or stone substance in any plumbing fixture in such a manner as would
interfere with normal operation of such fixture.
(d) All comfort stations shall be used in a clean, sanitary and orderly
manner. |
(e) Urinating or defecating other than in fixtures provided therefor is
prohibited.
Section 2-116. Prohibited Areas.
To insure the safety and protection of persons, or to provide for the
security, safeguarding and preservation of resources and property in any
campsite area and portions thereof, the Department may from time to time
upon such finding by order declare a prohibited area, may specify the period
therefor, and may from time to time revoke, suspend, repeal or modify such
order. A notice declaring a prohibited area shall be posted. The order may
specify such reasonable classes of persons who may enter therein in the
conduct of such activities or official duties as the Department may prescribe.
No other persons or vehicle may enter or remain in a prohibited area.
Section 2-117. Use Periods.
The Department may establish periods of use for any campsite area or
portion. Periods of use shall be posted. No person, vessel or vehicle shall enter
or be present in a campsite area after closing or in portions of campsite areas
designated closed, except employees or persons designated by the Department
on official business.
Section 2-118. Alcoholic Beverages.
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in any campsite area,
or portion thereof, when determined by the Department, upon finding that such
consumption is inconsistent with the use of such campsite area or portion
thereof, or is detrimental to the health and safety of persons, property or
resources and when notice declaring such prohibition of the consumption of
alcoholic beverages has been posted.
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Section 2-201. Camping.
No person shall camp on the Reservation except in areas designated for
that purpose. Camping is defined as erecting a tent or shelter or arranging
bedding, or both, for purposes of, or in such a way as will permit; remaining
overnight. Use of houseboats or boats for the purpose of sleeping during the
nighttime hours, whether anchored, moored or beached, is also defined as
camping. Use of any parked or standing vehicle for the purpose of sleeping
during nighttime hours is further defined as camping.
Section 2-202. Number Occupying Campsites.
The number of vehicles and persons occupying a campsite shall not
exceed two vehicles and eight persons; however the Department may authorize
a greater number or restrict to a lesser number when facilities warrant.
Section 2-203. Camping Fees Due.
Fees for the use of camping facilities are due and payable daily. The fee
covers use or camping facilities until the vacating time of 2:00 p.m. of the
following day. camping permits may be obtained from the Department at 1604
California Avenue, Parker, Arizona or outlets authorized by the Department.
Section 2-204. Occupancy.
(a A campsite is considered occupied when it is being used or has been
reserved for purposes of camping by a person or persons who have paid the
daily use fee within the applicable time limits. The person or persons by or for
whom the daily use fee has been paid and the guests and invitees of such
persons or persons may occupy the campsite for the period for which the daily
use fee has been paid.
(b) No person not authorized to occupy a campsite pursuant to
subparagraph (a) of this section or pursuant to law shall take or maintain
possession or arrange camping equipment or park or stand a vehicle in a
campsite marked occupied.
Section 2-205. Camping Time Limits.
(a) General. Occupancy by the same persons, equipment or vehicles
or any camping facility is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year in
that campsite area. The Department may establish shorter limits of occupancy.
(D) Shorter Limits. When the Department has established shorter
seasonal limits, no person or persons who have occupied a campsite for the
established limit may re-register in the campsite area until the expiration of
forty-eight (48) hours, from 2:00 p.m. of the check-out day to 2:00 p.m. of the
second day following. ;
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(c) Upon expiration of the established limit, the registered camper shall
vacate the campsite of all persons, vehicles and equipment.
Section 2-206. Vacating.
Occupants shall vacate the campsite by removing their person, vehicles
and property therefrom prior to 2:00 p.m. if the applicable use fee has not been
paid or if the time limit for occupancy has expired.
Section 2-207. Nighttime Closure.
No person shall enter, be present or remain in any campsite area
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. except as the lawfully registered
occupant of a campsite or for the lawful purpose of camping when campsites
are available.
Section 2-208. Campsite Areas.
The following campsite areas are authorized for camping pursuant to this
Article. Camping is prohibited in all other areas of the Reservation, except
areas leased or operated by the Tribe for the purpose of providing overnight
accommodations.
Arizona:
Deer Lake Area
Between Scott Road and River, Boy Scout Camp Area
12 Mile Lake Area (east side day use only, west side overnight camping)
No Name Lake Area
Indian's Own Camp Area (Tribal members only)
Between Tsosie Road and River |
Between Beeson Road and River
Between Welsh Road and River
Weir Dam Area
Dike Pond Area
South Boundary Pond Area
California:
Squaw Dam Area
Wilson Bridge Area
Old Haacker's Campground Area.
CAMPING
CHAPTER 3. ENFORCEMENT
Section 2-301. Ejectment.
In addition to other penalties prescribed by law, violation of any law or
regulation shall subject the violator to ejection from the campsite area in which
the violation occurs or from the Reservation if warranted. -
Section 2-302. Penalties.
Any person or persons violating this Article 2 shall be subject to the same
penalties as provided for in sections 1-502, 1-503, 1-504, 1-505, 1-506 and 1-
507 of Article 1 "Fish and Game" of the Natural Resources Code of the Colorado
River Indian Tribes.
Section 2-303. Officers.
This Article 2 may be enforced by any Tribal peace officer, including those
employed by the Department or by the Police Department of the Colorado River
Indian Tribes, having concurrent jurisdiction in any area of the Colorado River
Indian Reservation in which a violation of this Article may take place.
CHAPTER 4. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 2-401. Severability.
If one or more of the sections of this Article is deemed invalid, the
remaining sections are intended to remain in effect. .
Section 2-402. Regulations.
The Department is authorized to issue such rules and regulations as-are
deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, upon obtaining the
prior approval of the Administrative Committee.
Section 2-403. Amendment or Repeal.
Where a section herein or a rule is amended or repealed, acts and
omissions prior thereto may be prosecuted as though such section or rule had
not been so amended or appealed. |
Section 2-404. Other Laws. |
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to authorize or prohibit any
act or acts which are expressly authorized or prohibited by laws of the Colorado
River Indian Tribes. .
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Section 2-405. Sovereign Immunity.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of
the sovereign immunity of the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
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COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
1995 SMALL GAME HUNTING REGULATIONS
[Note: These rules and regulations were issued on March 1, 1995 by the
Department of Fish and Game pursuant to Section 1-205 of the Natural
Resources Code of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. ] -
REGULATION NO. FG-95-1 RESIDENT GAME
A. COTTONTAIL RABBIT
Season: All cottontail rabbits may be taken from January 1,
1995 through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Fifteen (15) cottontail rabbits per day.
Possession | . |
Limit: Thirty (30) cottontail rabbits in possession of which no
more than fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day.
B. JACKRABBIT
Season: All jackrabbits may be taken from January 1, 1995
through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Ten (10) jackrabbits per day.
Possession
Limit: Twenty (20) jackrabbits in possession, of which no
more than ten (10) may be taken in any one day.
C. QUAIL: | .
Season: Quail may be taken from October 7, 1995 through
February 11, 1996, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Fifteen (15) quail per day.
Possession |
Limit: Thirty (30) quail in possession, of which no more than
fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day.
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COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
1995 SMALL GAME HUNTING REGULATIONS
REGULATION NO. FG-95-1 RESIDENT GAME
A. COTTONTAIL RABBIT
Season: All cottontail rabbits may be taken from-January 1,
1995 through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Fifteen (15) cottontail rabbits per day.
Possession |
Limit: Thirty (30) cottontail rabbits in possession of which no
more than fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day.
B. JACKRABBIT
Season: . All jackrabbits may be taken from January 1, 1995
through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Ten (10) jackrabbits per day.
Possession
Limit: Twenty (20) jackrabbits in possession, of which no
more than ten (10) may be taken in any one day.
C. QUAIL:
Season: Quail may be taken from October 7, 1995 through
February 11, 1996, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Fifteen (15) quail per day.
Possession |
Limit: Thirty (30) quail in possession, of which no more than
fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day.
The foregoing rules and regulations are issued by the Department of Fish
and Game pursuant to Chapter 2, § 1-205 of the Natural Resources Code of the
Colorado River Indian Tribes; pursuant to action taken by the Chief Game
Warden of the Tribes and the Administrative Committee on March 1, 1995.
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
1995 FISHING REGULATIONS
[NOTE: These regulations were issued on March 1, 1995 by the
Department of Fish and Game pursuant to Section 1-205 of the Natural
Resources Code of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. ]
REGULATION NO. FG-95-2
FISH, AMPHIBIAN, CRUSTACEAN AND MOLLUSK SEASON: TAKING,
POSSESSION AND TRANSPORTATION
1. OPEN WATERS
All waters on the Colorado River Indian Reservation are open to
the taking of fish, amphibian, crustaceans, mollusks, except
posted as closed to such activity’.
2. RESTRICTED AREAS
A. Use of bow and arrow, snag, snare, spear or spear gun is
prohibited within one hundred (100) yards of any boat dock
or swimming area.
B. Gasoline powered boats are prohibited in the following
waters:
1.
NOU BUN
Dear Lake
12-Mile Lake
Moovalya Pond
No Name Lake
Main Canals |
Dike Pond
South Boundary Pond
Season: All fish, except those protected species listed in this
section, may be taken from January 1, 1995 though .
December 31, 1995, inclusive.
BAG, POSSESSION AND SIZE LIMITATIONS
A. BLACK BASS (including large and small mouth)
LAKE.
1gpecial bag and size limits apply to DEER LAKE AND 12-MILE
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REGULATION NO. FG-95-2 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Bag Limit: Ten (10) fish of each, per day.
Possession
Limit: Twenty (20) fish in the aggregate, of which no
more than ten (10) of each species may be taken
in any one day.
Size
Limitation: | No black bass less than nine (9)
inches in length may be taken. All
unharmed fish less than the legal
minimum size must be returned immediately to the water from which
taken.
B. CATFISH (including channel, flathead, blue and albino):
Bag Limit: Ten (10) of each species per day.
Possession
Limit: Twenty (20) fish in the aggregate, of which
no more than ten (10) of each species may
be taken in any one day.
Size Limitation: None. —
C. RAINBOW TROUT
Bag Limit: Ten (10) fish per day.
Possession Limit: Twenty (20) fish in possession, of
which no more than ten (10) may be
taken in any one day.
Size Limitation: None.
D. STRIPED BASS
Bag Limit: Ten (10) fish per day.
Possession .
Limit: Twenty (20) fish in possession, of which no
more than ten (10) may be taken in any one
ay.
Size Limitation: None.
E. BULLHEAD CATFISH
FISHING REGULATIONS
No bag, possession or size limitation.
F. SUNFISH (includes bluegill, green sunfish, red ear sunfish,
warmouth, perch) .
No bag, possession of size limitation.
G. TALAPIA
No bag, possession or size limitation.
H. CRAPPIE
No bag, possession or size limitation.
I. CARP AND SUCKERS
No bag, possession or size limitation.
BAG AND SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR DEER LAKE AND 12-MILE LAKE:
A. BLACK BASS (including large and small mouth)
Bag Limit: Five (5) fish of each, per day.
Size Limitation: No black bass between 12 through 18
inches in length may be taken.
All unharmed fish between 13 and 18 inches must be
returned immediately to the water from which taken.
B. CATFISH (including channel, flathead, blue, and albino):
Bag limit: Ten (10) of each species per day.
Possession .
. Limit: Twenty (20) fish in the aggregate, of which
no more than ten (10) of each species may
be taken in any one day.
Size Limitation: None.
Cc. RAINBOW TROUT: |
Bag Limit: Ten (10) fish per day.
REGULATION NO. FG-95-2 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Possession Limit: Twenty (20) fish in possession of
which no more than ten (10) may be
taken in any one day.
Size Limitation: None.
D. STRIPED BASS:
Bag Limit: Ten (10) fish per day.
Possession Limit Twenty (20) fish in possession, of
which no more than ten (10) may be
taken in any one day.
Size Limitation: None.
E. BULLHEAD CATFISH:
No bag, possession or size limitation.
F, SUNFISH (includes blue gill, green sunfish, red ear sunfish,
warmouth perch):
No bag possession or size limitation.
G. TALAPIA:
No bag possession or size limitation.
-H. CRAPPIE:
No bag, possession or size limitation.
METHOD OF
TAKING: Fish may be taken only by angling, except the following,
which may be taken by bow and arrow, snag, snare, spear
or spear gun.
i. Car
2. Suckers
PROTECTED SPECIES
The following fish are protected species and may not be taken or
possessed:
1. Colorado River Squawfish
2. Humpback Chub
3. Bonytail Chub.
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4. Razorback Sucker
4. AMPHIBIANS
Season: All amphibians, except bullfrogs, may be taken from
January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: There is no bag or possession limit.
Method of
Taking: All amphibians, except bullfrogs, may be taken only by
angling, by hand, with any hand held non-motorized
implement which does not discharge a projectile or by
a minnow trap meeting the specifications set forth in
Section 10 of these regulations.
BULLFROGS
Season: July 1, 1995 through November 30, 1995.
Bag and
Possession
Limit: Fifteen (15) per day or in possession, dead or alive.
Method of .
Taking: _Bullfrogs may be taken only by angling, spear, gig,
bow and.arrow, dipnet or by hand.
5. CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSKS
Season: All Crustaceans and Mollusks may be taken from
January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995.
Bag and
Possession
Limit: There is no bag or possession limit dead or alive.
Method of
Taking: All crustaceans and mollusks may be taken only by
angling, by hand, with any hand held non-motorized
implement which does not discharge a projectile or by
a minnow trap meeting the specifications set forth in
Section 10 of these regulations.
6. SOFTSHELLED TURTLES
Season: Softshelled turtles may be taken from January 1, 1995
through December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag and
REGULATION NO. FG-95-2 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
7.
Possession
Limit: Five (5) per day and in possession dead or alive.
Method of
Taking: Softshelled turtles may be taken only by angling, by
hand, with any hand-held non-motorized implement
which does not discharge a projectile.
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
All fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and mollusks possessed or
transported must have the head and tail, skin, or shell attached so that
the species can be identified, numbers counted, and any required
minimum size determined.
REPTILES
Season: All reptiles, except those protected species listed
below, may be taken from January 1, 1995 through
December 31, 1995, inclusive.
Bag Limit: Five (5) per day.
Possession
Limit: Five (5) in the aggregate.
1. Lizard species: Genera, Uta, Urasurus,
Cuemidophorous, Holbrookis and Callisaurus;
2. Reptiles may be taken by hand, spear, gig, bow
and arrow, net, trap, birdshot, or shotgun.
PROTECTED SPECIES The following reptiles are protected
species and may not be taken:
1. Desert Tortoise
2. Horned Lizard
3. All other reptiles protected by Tribal,
State and Federal law.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: No reptile or part thereof may be
exported, purchased, bartered, sold or
offered for sale, unless otherwise
expressly authorized in writing by the
Fish and Game Department.
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
FISHING REGULATIONS
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A.
B.
Cc.
D.
E.
BAITFISH.
11.
All fish, amphibians, crustaceans and mollusks possessed or
transported must have the head and tail, skin, or shell attached
so that the species can be identified, numbers counted, and any
required minimum size determined.
LIVE BAITFISH, LIVE BOXES AND STRINGERS
Live baitfish may be taken only for personal use as bait and only
by the following methods:
Dipnet or throw net not exceeding six (6) feet in
diameter.
A minnow trap with dimensions not exceeding twelve
(12) inches in width, twenty-four (24) inches in length
and twelve (12) inches in epth.
A seine not exceeding ten (10) feet in length and four
(4) feet in width.
A crayfish net, defined for the purposes of these
regulations as a net not exceeding twenty-four (24)
inches per side or in diameter which is retrieved by
means of a hand-held line.
Angling: The only species of live fish that may be
taken for the purpose of live baitfish are:
Fathead Minnow
Mosquito Fish
Plains Red Shiner
Thread-fin Shad
Carp
Goldfish
Sunfish
Golden Shiners
Crayfish
LON AU AUN
GAME FISH OR ANY PART THEREOF MAY NOT BE USED FOR
Unattended live boxes or stringers holding fish shall have
attached, a water resistant identification ta
bearing the
name, address and fishing permit number of each person
using and holding fish sai
x or said stringer.
LICENSE REQUIRED
No person, not otherwise authorized, may fish for wildlife within
the Colorado River Indian Reservation without having in his
possession a valid Colorado River Indian Reservation Permit.
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COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
1994-1995 DOVE SEASON REGULATIONS
[NOTE: These regulations were issued August 10, 1994 by the Department of
Fish and Game pursuant to Section 1-205 of the Natural Resources Code of the
Colorado River Indian Tribes. ]
REGULATION NO. FG-94-6 DOVE SEASON -
SPLIT
SEASON: First: September 1, 1994 through September 11, 1994.
Legal Dove: Mourning and white wing dove.
BAG .
LIMIT: Ten (10) mourning or white wing dove, singly or in the
POSSESSION
LIMIT:
BAG
LIMIT:
POSSESSION
LIMIT:
LICENSE
REQUIRED:
LEGAL
FIRE ARMS:
SHOOTING
HOURS:
aggregate, per day.
Twenty (20) mourning after opening day.
Second: November 21, 1994 through January 8, 1995.
‘Legal Dove: Mourning dove.
Ten (10) mourning per day.
Twenty (20) mourning dove after opening day.
A valid Colorado River Indian Reservation hunting permit is
required before taking of wildlife and to be in possession while
hunting. Persons fourteen (14) years of age and over are
required to have a valid permit. Children under fourteen (14)
years of age may hunt without a permit if accompanied by an
adult holding a valid permit. Such children shall be entitled to
one-half of the adult bag limit. No more than two (2) such
children may hunt with an adult who possesses a valid permit.
Game birds may be taken only with a 12 gauge or smaller
shotgun capable of not holding more than three (3) shot shells.
One-half (1/2) hour before sunrise, to sunset.
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