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Makah Tribe Gains Approval to Resume Gray Whale Hunts

NOAA grants waiver allowing cultural practice to continue after decades of legal battles and opposition.

Overview

  • The Makah Tribe can hunt up to 25 gray whales over a 10-year period under the new waiver.
  • The tribe's last legal hunt was in 1999, marking the end of a 70-year hiatus.
  • NOAA's decision follows extensive scientific review and public comment periods.
  • Animal rights groups plan to oppose the hunts, citing concerns for whale populations and climate change impacts.
  • The tribe emphasizes the hunt's importance for cultural identity and food sovereignty.