Tom Tiffany: “The legislation affirms all treaty rights and tribal…”

“Protecting hunting access is paramount to me, and this follows the model of the recently elevated New River Gorge National Park. Importantly, The legislation affirms all treaty rights and tribal sovereignty, stating nothing in this act shall be construed as affecting any rights granted, reserved or established pursuant to treaty, statute or executive order pertaining to any tribe. including but not limited to, rights to hunt, trap, fish and gather on lands included within the boundary of Apostle Islands national park and Preserve or any other rights asserted by any tribe.” (02:21–02:36)

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