The goal of the Wildlife Program is to assist in the perpetuation of game resources within both the Point Elliott and Medicine Creek treaty reserved areas and within traditional hunting areas for current and future generations of Muckleshoot Tribal members.The Muckleshoot Wildlife Members and Wildlife Program staff accomplish this goal by conducting research on local game populations and working with local landowners to develop suitable habitats for these populations.

• Issue hunting tags, provide regulations
• Improve hunting opportunities
• Hand out Discover Passes to those eligible
• Issue Tomanamus Passes
• Provide for DNR and other access
• Provide Ceremonial meat to eligible events
• Conduct hunter education courses
• Provide maps
  

Wildlife Enforcement

The Wildlife Enforcement Department’s mission is to provide assistance to all hunters, their families, and guests/permit holders while they spend time on the White River and Mineral property.The department has four commissioned officers that are federally recognized and state certified Tribal Peace Officers. The department teaches Hunter’s Ed/ Hunters Safety; patrols the landscape, monitors collared animals and works closely with the surrounding Cities, County and State WDFW Enforcement Departments.

The Wildlife Forest Inspector division manages all access onto the properties owned and managed through Muckleshoot Federal Corporation (MFC).This division is well trained in property boundaries, contracts and access permits.Each member is well trained in mountain first aid, electronic surveillance and general public safety.