Section ENV.02.09 — Harvesting Of Wild Crops

(a) All enrolled members may harvesting wild crops.

(1) The following are considered to be wild crops: berries, mushrooms, greenery (herbs, shrubs and branches), roots, wildflowers, moss and wild vegetables.

(2) Wild crops may be harvested for personal use and this does not require a permit. Harvested wild crops may not be sold or exchanged for cash, goods or other services.

(3) Non-enrolled spouses and descendants may harvest wild crops so long as an enrolled member of the Tribe is present.

(b) Wild ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) may only be harvested by an enrolled member for personal use, provided that person has a valid Free-Use Ginseng Permit.

(1) Only plants with 3 prongs or more may be harvested.

(2) Wild ginseng may only be harvested during ginseng season, which is September 1 to October 15.

(3) All wild ginseng harvested must be reported to and verified by Forestry Staff by the end of the season.

(4) Harvesters may retain roots, stalk and leaves, but all berries from the harvested plant must be planted within five (5) feet of the parent plant at the time of harvest.