# NATURAL RESOURCES CODE > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Acolorado_river%3A0a88afc08d3b89ba ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text NATURAL RESOURCES CODE ARTICLE 1 FISH AND GAME CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ......... ee ee ene eee Section 1-101. Definitions. .........0.0 0 cee eee eae Lee CHAPTER 2. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME..........0. 000 eae Section 1-201. Supervision; Control; Powers. .........00005 Section 1-202. Chief Game Warden; Duties and Responsibilities. . Section 1-203. Organization... ......0. 0.0.00 cee eee ees Section 1-204. Monthly reports. ......... 00 cee eee eee eee: Section 1-205. Rules and Regulations. ......... 0000 ee eae Section 1-206. Intergovernmental. Agreements. ..........00. Section 1207. Duties of Game Wardens and Law Enforcement IClAIS. Ce eee ee ee ees Section 1-208. Display of Badge or Credentials. ............. Section 1-209. 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Transportation of Birds. ....... 0... eens Section 1-407. Duty to Report Shooting Accidents............ CHAPTER 5. UNLAWFUL ACTS; PENALTIES; SEIZURE ...........0.. Section 1-501. Unlawful Acts. 1.0... .. 0c cee ee ve Section 1-502. Penalties. ......... ce ee eee Section 1-503. Civil Damages. ........ 000 eee te ee Section 1-504. Seizure of Property. ....... 0. cue eee eee Section 1-505. Receipts; Records. ........ 00. cave ve eeae Section 1-506. Release of Property. ...........000 eee Section 1-507. Disposal of Wildlife. ..... 0... .. 000 ce eee NATURAL RESOURCES CODE ARTICLE 1 FISH AND GAME [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. FISH AND GAME (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. 3 NATURAL RESOURCES CODE 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. FISH AND GAME 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: NATURAL RESOURCES CODE (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. 6 FISH AND GAME 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. NATURAL RESOURCES CODE (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. FISH AND GAME NATURAL RESOURCES CODE 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. 3 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. fotoze) 10 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. CHAPTER 2. CAMPING 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 NATURAL RESOURCES CODE ARTICLE 2 CAMPING Scope. .....20ee Definitions. Use of. Facilities, Pay Animals. Plants and Driftwood. Geological Features. Archaeological Featu Special Permits. Litter. Fire€S. 2... ee Weapons and Traps. Fireworks. Peace and Quiet... Equipment and Occupancy. Sanitation. ...... Prohibited Areas. . Use Periods. ..... Alcoholic Beverages. Camping. ....... Number Occupying Campsites. Camping Fees Due. Occupancy. Camping Time Limits. Vacating. ....... Nighttime Closure. Campsite Areas. .. ment. 2... 2. eee es re res, Section 2-301. Ejectment. ....... 0... ce ee ee es Section 2-302. Penalties. ....... ee ee ee Section 2-303. Officers... ..... eee eee es wee CHAPTER 4. MISCELLANEOUS Section 2-401. Section 2-402. Section 2-403. Section 2-404. Section 2-405. Severability. ..... Regulations. ..... Amendment or Repeal. Other Laws. NATURAL RESOURCES CODE ARTICLE 2 CAMPING [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. NATURAL RESOURCES CODE 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 2 CAMPING 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. NATURAL RESOURCES CODE 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. CAMPING CHAPTER 2. CAMPING 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. ; NATURAL RESOURCES CODE (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. . NATURAL RESOURCES CODE 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. 000 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. o00 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 1 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. —_ rn FISHING REGULATIONS 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 10. 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. 7 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. [OCR skipped on page(s) 31-35] [Read from a scan; the first 30 pages.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Acolorado_river%3A0a88afc08d3b89ba. Public record. Not legal advice.