How many whales will the Makahs take?
We are legally permitted to take up to five whales per year, but the Makah gray whale management plan limits the number of landed whales over a five year period to 20 or an average of four per year. The management plan permits whaling only if there is an unmet traditional subsistence or cultural need for the whale in the community. So it is possible that as little as one whale per year will suffice.
