AN ACT CONCERNING A TRIBAL WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Summary

The bill establishes a statewide Tribal Wildlife and Fisheries Commission composed of tribal representatives and state agency officials to develop co‑management agreements for wildlife and fisheries on state lands. It also provides free hunting and fishing permits, safety education, and prioritizes tribal processing facilities for technical assistance and funding. The measure integrates tribal ecological knowledge with state conservation goals while leaving federal trust and reservation lands under tribal jurisdiction.

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