Chief Hoskin applauds AG Drummond for dismissing Native American hunting case

"The Cherokee Nation applauds Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's commitment to the rule of law and the recognition of citizens' rights under tribal law," said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. "The Cherokee Nation has long-standing hunting and fishing rights guaranteed by our treaties with the United States government and as is reflected in our tribal laws. At the behest of Governor Stitt, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's misguided attempts to attack our right to hunt and fish is just the latest example of the State's efforts to diminish tribal sovereignty and circumvent federal and tribal law. Our ancestors have hunted and fished on these lands for generations, and we stand ready to uphold our cherished traditions and defend the rights of our people. We thank Attorney General Drummond for his attention to this critical issue and for his ongoing efforts to work collaboratively with tribal and state leaders across Oklahoma."