Muscogee Creek Nation sues ODWC director over hunting and fishing jurisdiction

Muscogee Creek Nation sues ODWC director over hunting and fishing jurisdiction

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma wildlife officials and a special prosecutor over hunting and fishing jurisdiction. The tribe is seeking to stop the state from prosecuting Creek citizens for hunting and fishing on the Creek Reservation.

Muscogee Nation Files Lawsuit Against Enforcement of State Hunting, Fishing Laws

The Muscogee Nation has joined the fray between tribal nations and Governor Kevin Stitt concerning the enforcement of state hunting and fishing laws on tribal members while they are on tribal reservations. The Oklahoman’s Dale Denwalt writes the lawsuit was filed in federal court this week, asking for a preliminary injunction to block the enforcement of hunting and fishing laws on tribal members. The Muscogee Nation’s lawsuit includes letters fro