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Reaction Comes In From Court Night Hunting Ruling

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It's unknown how many Chippewa tribal members will participate in a night hunt for deer following a ruling by a federal judge approving the move.

U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb approved regulations allowing the tribes to do night time deer hunting on lands open to public hunting within the Ceded territories. The DNR opposed the hunt, citing safety concerns. The tribes argued the DNR allowed night hunting for wolves in 2012, arguing safety concerns were not part of that approval.

After extended litigation, Judge Crabb approved the six Chippewa tribes' night hunt. Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission spokesperson Sue Erickson says the tribes are pleased with the ruling.

"....and they are prepared to institute a highly-regulated, safe, night hunt. we're especially pleased because it gives an opportunity to our tribal members another opportunity to get the necessary venison they are after...."

Night hunting can begin after November 1. Erickson says all hunters must pass a marksmanship test and go to a hunter safety course. She says part of the agreement includes preparing a detail site plan showing where tribal members intend to hunt. The DNR said it was disappointed with Crabb's ruling.

We'll have more reaction in upcoming stories.

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