Summary
- The Makah Tribe of Washington state has been granted approval to hunt up to 25 grey whales over the next 10 years.
- The approval is in accordance with the Treaty of Neah Bay of 1855 and quotas set by the International Whaling Commission.
- Strict regulations and restrictions, including time, area limits, and reporting requirements, are in place for the hunt.
- The final rule allows the hunting of a small fraction of the gray whale population to honor the tribal rights and cultural tradition.
