Wildlife

The Wildlife program manages, creates, and enhances quality habitat on Tribal lands that provide space for multiple species of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and vegetation. Program staff collaborate with outside agencies on landscape enhancements, wildlife habitat management, and keeping informed on anything that might be negatively affecting natural resources.

The land within the boundaries of the Reservation contains three distinct natural biomes. The Prairie biome was once covered by vast plains of native grasses and numerous wetlands. The Deciduous Forest biome lies generally in the hardwood species of oak, maple, basswood, birch, elm, and aspen. The Coniferous Forest biome lies in the eastern portions of the Reservation. This region contains stands of pine fir, spruce, tamarack, aspen, birch and cedar. These regions are characterized by gently rolling hills with several lakes, wetlands, and streams. This biome is home to species like, white-tailed deer and ruffed grouse.

The Wildlife Program strives to provide and protect wildlife and their habitats to ensure healthy populations of all types of animals, birds, insects, and plants. Proper management of both game species and the habitats in which they live will ensure the proliferation of all wildlife for generations to come. Proper management ensures that Tribal members will be able to harvest game species during hunting seasons for many years to come.