Natives may not agree with the province on hunting regulations or territories, but Paul General hopes they will agree to hunt safely when they're out.
General posted a stern reminder against night hunting and "jack-lighting" in Six Nations' recent newsletter, which goes to band members and is posted on the administration's website.
"By its nature, night hunting poses a threat to the safety of people living nearby," said General in the newsletter.
Manager of the Six Nations Eco Centre, General said the wildlife office doesn't support night hunting.
"(We've) received many calls from our own residents frightened about night hunting and shooting taking place in close proximity to homes on Six Nations."
While Six Nations natives have treaty rights that allow them to hunt and fish for personal or ceremonial use -even outside of ministry dictated seasons -they are restricted as far as ensuring safety habits and good conservation practices.
"Night hunting is a provincial problem, not just a problem on the reserve," General said this week.
Any time a conviction against a native is upheld by the courts it can weaken Six Nations' hunting rights in general, he added.
When safety issues are in play, there's a potential for the hunters to lose the use of their weapons.
General said the Six Nations hunting territory covers most of southern Ontario, but the natives don't necessary agree with the boundaries set out by the ministry.
"I tell hunters where the province is exerting their boundaries and then it's their call what they do."
For instance, Six Nations hunters believe that areas around Cornwall and Belleville are included in their hunting territory, based on a 1701 treaty, while the ministry disagrees.
General said that night hunters often are impaired by alcohol, which makes them even more dangerous.
"A bullet fired from a high-powered rifle can travel far beyond the reach of a spotlight shining on a deer in a dark field," he warned.