13.01.080 General Guidelines

(a) Permit Holder Responsibilities

Every Non-Member who has obtained a permit under this chapter shall:

(1) Have the issued Permit on his person at all times when Angling/ Fishing within the jurisdiction of the SRMT

(2) Have the issued Permit on his persons at all times when within the jurisdiction of the SRMT while possessing and/or transporting of fish.

(3) Shall provide the issued permit to any Compliance Inspector when requested.

(4) Every Non-Member who possesses a valid Permit shall wear the valid permit on his/her person and provide additional proof of name and address should a Compliance Inspector request to do so.

(5) Non-Members with a fishing Permit may only take fish or species by Angling/Fishing and according to Appendix A.

(6) Non-Members even with a Permit shall not take possession of fish by means of Spearing, Bow Hunting, Snagging or the use of un-baited hooks except for an artificial lure/plug.

(7) Non-Members even with a Permit shall not use or possess Gill, Hoop, Pound, Seine, trap or trawls nets in any waters within the jurisdiction of the SRMT.

(b) Taking and Possession of Fish

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Waters include the following waterways and /or a portion of: the St Lawrence River, St. Regis River, Raquette River, Grasse River and Salmon River

(1) A Non-Member with a valid Permit may not have in his/her possession, or intentionally kill or injure fish that is not in open season within the jurisdiction of the SRMT.

(2) A Non-Member with a valid Permit may not possess, kill or unnecessarily injure fish in excess of the daily limit for that species that is within open season.

(3) The Non-Member with a valid SRMT Fishing Permit who catches and immediately releases uninjured fish will not have those released fish be counted as part of the daily limit for that species.

(4) A Non-Member having obtained a valid SRMT Fishing Permit may continue to fish for a species while in possession of a daily limit for that species provided all fish of that species subsequently caught are immediately returned to the water except for largemouth or smallmouth bass as outlined below.

(5) A single, uninjured largemouth bass or smallmouth bass that a Non-Member Permit holder is landing, measuring or in the process of releasing from a recirculating or aerated livewell, is not considered part of the daily limit.

All foul-hooked trout, lake trout, coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and landlocked salmon must be released without unnecessary injury to the fish.

(d) Tournament General Guidelines

(1) When it is likely a participant(s) in a tournament may enter SRMT jurisdiction to participate in it all such tournaments or individuals operating such tournaments must register within fourteen (14) days of the tournament with the Compliance Department.

(2) All Non-Members who choose to be tournament participants must apply and hold a valid SRMT Fishing Permit prior to conducting angling activities within SRMT's jurisdiction.

(3) All Non-Member tournament participants must follow this chapter when fishing within SRMT jurisdiction

(4) During Tournament Competition only a Non-Member with a valid SRMT Fishing Permit may continue to fish for a species while in possession of a daily limit for that species provided all fish of that species subsequently caught are immediately returned to the water or in the process of releasing from a recirculating or aerated live well.

(e) Amendments

This chapter may be amended by Tribal Council Resolution. This process shall allow for any changes that may be necessary and shall be within the best interests of the Tribe and shall continue to ensure the health, safety and welfare of Tribal Members and the community.

(f) Severability

The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any part or provision shall be held void by any Court of competent jurisdiction. the decision of the Court so holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions of this chapter.

(g) Immunity Not Waived

The Tribal Council does not waive its immunity or that of its designees for any actions taken herein.

(h) Effective Date

This chapter shall become effective upon enactment