Threatened and Endangered Species 



There are two active Peregrine Falcon nests on the Jicarilla 

 Reservation, and j'oung have been consistently fledged from both 

 nests for the past 5 years. These endangered falcons are dependent 

 on the abundant waterfowl associated with reservation wetlands. 

 There have been sightings of unpaired adult peregrines at two other 

 locations on the reservation, and these birds may soon become 

 established as additional breeding pairs. 



The me.\ican spotted owl, a candidate threatened species, also 

 occurs on the Jicarilla Reservation, albeit in low numbers. 

 Golden eagles nest on the Jicarilla Reservation, and the entire 

 reservation serves as wintering grounds for both Bald and Golden 

 eagles. Counts of 50-75 eagles each winter are common. 



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game/Non-game 



The vast majority of land on the Jicarilla Reservation 

 undisturbed wild country which supports literally hundreds 

 mammal and bird species. The mi.x of habitat types and abundance 

 free water result in high biological diversity. 



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F i sher ies 



The Jicarilla Apache Reservation contains appro.x imat e ly 1200 

 acres of fishing waters, including 7 fishing lakes ranging from .15- 

 450 acres in size, a 10 mile stretch of the Navajo River, and an S 

 mile stretch of Willow Creek. All of these waters support cold 

 water fisheries and are maintained through annual stocking. Each 

 year appro.x imat e ly 160.000 trout, bass and catfish, totaling 16,000 

 pounds, are stocked in reservation lakes. These fish are stocked 

 solely for the benefit of recreational fisherman. 



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Fish and Wildlife Management Capabilities 



The Jicarilla Apache Tribe has sole jurisdiction over fish and 

 wildlife management and hunting and fishing recreation on the 

 reservation. The Jicarilla Game and Fish Department, established 

 in 1959. is responsible for all fish and wildlife management 

 programs, setting season dates and harvest levels for fish and 

 wildlife populations, and conducting any habitat improvement or 5 

 research projects. Department staffing consists of 23 individuals. 

 as shown in the accompanying flow chart. 



Fund 1 ng for 

 derived from the 

 6 33 wildlife and 

 Bureau of Indian 

 fishing 1 icenses 

 general fund. 



the department is from two sources: 1) revenues 

 sale of hunting and fishing licenses and. 2) 93- 

 parks and outdoor recreation contracts from the 

 .•\ffairs. Revenues from the sale of hunting and 

 are deposited annually in the Jicarilla Tribe's 



