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Dispute over hunting, fishing rights may not be over yet Menominee leaders meet today to decide if they'll appeal court ruling
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If Menominee Indian tribal leaders decide today to appeal a
federal court ruling last week, the tribe's dispute with the state
over fishing and hunting rights across much of Wisconsin is far from
over, an attorney for the tribe says.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb dismissed the tribe's lawsuit
seeking unregulated fishing and hunting rights on public lands, as
many as 10 million acres outside the Menominee reservation.
Menominee lawyers had argued that tribal leaders would ...
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Tribe to discuss possible appeal Meeting set Sunday after judge rejects claim on fishing, hunting rights
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; ... Legislature will meet as long as necessary Sunday to reach a decision about the tribe's next move. The decision will be released at a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday. The tribal legislature will "not be influenced by the negative reaction that occurred in the aftermath ...
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Hunting rights lawsuit dismissed Judge rejects Menominee claim
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; A federal judge Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Menominee Indian Tribe seeking unregulated fishing and hunting rights on up to 10 million acres of off-reservation land. In a 53-page decision, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb said the tribe had failed to make its case that an 1831 treaty
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New Wampanoag leader dismisses rift - Tribe will press bid for casino, he says [Corrected 09/11/07]
The Boston Globe
; ... tribal elders and several dozen members who support him. "I feel enough support to move forward." The members at yesterday's news conference circulated a statement expressing support for Hendricks. "As one of the elders, I'm glad to sign this first," said ...
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Metis claim hunting rights win
Winnipeg Free Press
; face=+Bold; Charges stayed before case reaches courtface=-Bold; By Alexandra Paul A Roblin area hunter is declaring a victory in the showdown over hunting rights for Manitoba's Metis after the province suddenly stayed illegal hunting charges against him. Metis hunter Charles Vermeylen, 52, was to
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Controversy continues over Metis hunting rights
Saskatchewan Sage
; Controversy continues over Mtis hunting rights A constitutional challenge on Mtis hunting rights is heating up after a Saskatchewan Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that said Mtis had the same hunting rights as treaty Indians. In a 2-1 May decision, justices declared a new trial was
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