Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit heads to federal court

Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit declined by Supreme Court

An Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit will move forward in federal court after the state Supreme Court declined to take up the case.

The lawsuit was brought by the Governor over state enforcement of hunting and fishing licenses on tribal lands, according to Oklahoma Supreme Court decision.

Justices ruled the matter is best handled at the federal level.

Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit centers on tribal rights

The Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit focuses on whether the state can require tribal members to obtain licenses to hunt and fish on reservation land.

Three Native American tribes have already filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the state from issuing tickets to tribal members, as reported by federal court filings tribal lawsuit.

Treaty rights at core of Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit

The Oklahoma hunting fishing lawsuit highlights ongoing questions around tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has argued that federal laws and treaties grant Native Americans the right to hunt and fish on their own lands, according to Oklahoma Attorney General statements.

The case will now proceed in federal court.

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