 Hunting and trapping were important aspects of Lower Brule Sioux Tribal member's lives on the reservation. Shown here are a bobcat and nice deer taken by a tribal member, the late Victor Thompson. |
 Elk,bison and wild turkey are three species that have been successfully reintroduced to the reservation. All three species are now found in enough abundance to allows hunting seasons for them. |
 Pheasants, prairie chickens, and sharp-tailed grouse are found in abundance. Both tribal members and many visitors to the reservation enjoy days hunting these game birds. |
 Mule and white-tailed deer are both found in the croplands and rolling to rugged "breaks". The breaks are the cedar lined hills and canyons adjacent to the Missouri River. Here, Lower Brule Sioux Tribal member Travis Thompson displays a trophy Mule deer buck taken in the fall of 2004. |
 The people of the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation posses a strong historical and cultural bond with the earth. This has led to a strong desire to care for and mange the land and wildlife of the reservation today.
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation has the important responsibility to be the stewards of the tribal lands. |
 Since 1995: the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation:
-Nearly one million trees/shrubs have been planted
- Approximately 6,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie have been restored
- Repaired 6 dams on exsisting ponds
- Completed 1,067 acres of grassland restoration plantings
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 - Approximately 5,200 acres of food plots were planted and weed control has been conducted in these areas.
- Managed 21 wildlife habitat leases on 13,066 acres
- Set 3.6 miles of fencing for habitat protection
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is nationally recognized as a leader in wildlife habitat management and restoration. |
 To continue expanding these programs, your financial support is needed. There is great opportunity for increasing the amount of habitat available on the reservation for not only wildlife, but for sportsmen.
Please support this important work through your tax-deductible donation to the Maka Foundation. |
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