The Makah Tribe of Washington State has applied for another whale hunt

The Makah Tribe of Washington State has applied for another whale hunt, requesting to take up to five grey whales per year for ceremonial and subsistence purposes. The Makah tribe historically hunted whales, and the 1855 Treaty of Neah Bay protects their right to continue the hunt. In 1999, the Makah took a whale officially, and in 2007 Makah charged five members for whaling outside their management plan. The U.S. government is currently seeking public comment on the request.