Trial begins into night hunting by Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin

Wednesday, July 24, 2013  

A federal judge in Wisconsin is holding a trial into night hunting by Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin.

The tribes say they have a right to hunt deer at night under their treaties. But the state disputes the practice, arguing that it isn't safe.

Judge Barbara Crabb previously denied a request by the tribes to allow the hunts. The trial is expected to run all week.

Get the Story:
Expert Witness Says Treaties Support Tribal Night-Hunting (Wisconsin Public Radio 7/23)
Lawyer: Tribes increase night deer hunting safety (AP 7/22)

Wisconsin tribes put a hold on night deer hunting amid lawsuit (11/29)