CRIT Fish & Game
Protecting and managing the wild land of the CRIT Reservation.
Colorado River Indian Tribes Fish & Game Dept.
The mission of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Fish & Game dept. is to protect human life and property by enforcing Tribal laws, deterring criminal activity, ensuring public safety, and to conserve, enhance, and restore diverse wildlife resources and habitats through protection and management programs and to provide wildlife resources for the enjoyment, appreciation, and use by present and future generations.
Beginning in 2025, CRIT F&G wanted to teach our youth to become responsible big game hunters. Youth antlerless deer hunts allow for children under the age of 18 to begin their hunting journey, learn to respect the sport and the land, and keep our deer population healthy. Over 32 permits were sold in 2025 with four successful first-time youth hunters. We hope to continue this tradition well into the future.
Report Wildlife Violations
If you have witnessed any suspicious activity regarding
hunting, fishing, camping, or outdoor recreation, please call
928-669-9285.
For emergencies, please call 9-1-1
Fish and Game is not responsible for domestic
pets, including cats and dogs. For all dog and
cat-related matters, please contact CRIT Police
Department 928-669-1277
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Beginning in 2021 with aid from the USFWS, thousands of rainbow trout are stocked at 12 Mile Lake each December for children to catch. With booths to educate and entertain. Prizes to win and memories to make, the annual CRIT Youth Fishing Day hope sto connect more of our children with the land and foster a respect for nature and outdoor recreation.
SEE WHAT’S BITING ON CRIT!
Our staff perform daily creel census to monitor game fish populations.Bass, catfish, sunfish and more, we know where they are and what bait to use. Made possible with the cooperation of anglers. Check the angler report for more information.
OFF-ROADING AND OHV PERMITS
The Colorado River Indian Reservation has some of the best off-roading trails in the southwest and hosts several big-time races including Best in the Desert, Parker 400 & 500. We ask that all who ride our trails to respect the land and any signs for posted private property.
CAMPING ON CRIT
Wildlife on the Reservation
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