Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands: Our Place Is in Our Soul

Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands is a comprehensive resource that brings together Native American and Indigenous scholars, wildlife managers, legal experts, and conservationists from dozens of tribes to share their philosophies, histories, principles, and practices in wildlife stewardship.

This groundbreaking book covers topics such as guidelines for conducting research on tribal lands, traditional ecological knowledge-based management models, the cultural and ecological importance of key species, legal battles for treaty rights, management authority, and funding, first foods and food sovereignty, fisheries and migratory bird management, tribal perspectives on the Endangered Species Act, and more.

The book also includes interviews with tribal leaders and the work of Native artists and writers to honor the holistic awareness of the land.

This unique volume demonstrates how tribal practices are pivotal guideposts for those seeking to protect and harness our natural resources in ways that can help reverse grievous biodiversity losses and ensure the health of our environment for future generations.

Whether you're a scholar, wildlife manager, or simply someone interested in learning about Native American perspectives on wildlife stewardship, this book is a must-read.