The Cocopah Indian Tribe

08/06/2026

🟧 DOVE HUNTING SEASON 2026🟧
Dove Hunting permits will be sold at the following locations through September 15th, 2026

1. Tribal Administration
Address: 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: (928) 627-2102 - Fax (928) 627-3173- Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4pm. Closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
▪ See Receptionist for permit application.
▪ To receive a permit through by the mail, hunters will need to complete the permit application and send payment prior to receiving the permit or hunters can pick up their permit at the Tribal Cocopah Administration office (Finance window). Please contact the Receptionist for a copy of the application.

2. Cocopah Gift Shop
Address: 15268 S. Avenue B, Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: (928) 217-1068
Hours: Monday to Sunday; 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

3. Korner Store
Address: 3446 US Hwy 95, Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: (928) 341-1444
Hours: Monday thru Saturday; 5:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m.
Sunday; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4. Sprague’s Sports
Address: 345 W. 32nd Street, Yuma AZ 85364
Phone: (928) 726-0022
Hours: Monday thru Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays.
www.spragues.com

5. Game Warden TBD
▪ During patrol; September 1 to 15, 2026.
▪ Cash or check only (must have correct amount).

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

https://mailchi.mp/beb0f350b876/ribbon-cutting-and-swearing-in-ceremonies

07/24/2026

The Cocopah Indian Tribe earlier today held a swearing-in ceremony for the 2026-2028 Cocopah Tribal Council.

Tribal members two weeks ago voted to re-elect Honorable Chairwoman Sherry Cordova, Vice-Chairman Neil White, Councilwoman Wynnie Ortega, Councilwoman Florence M. Fitch and Councilwoman Jennifer Townsend.

Councilmembers serve two-year terms.

(Pictured from left to right: Councilwoman Jennifer Townsend, Councilwoman Florence M. Fitch, Chairwoman Sherry Cordova, Vice-Chairman Neil White, and Councilwoman Wynnie Ortega.)

07/24/2026

2026 Cocopah Tribal Council Swearing-In Ceremony

07/23/2026

The Cocopah Education Department recognized the achievements of Cocopah students in academic excellence, sports, attendance, and participation in extracurricular activities during the past school year.

The annual event was held in the ballroom at the Cocopah RV & Golf Resort on Wednesday, July 22.

Congratulations to all Cocopah students and their families on their academic success. 🎓🍎✏️

07/22/2026

2026 Cocopah Education Awards

07/19/2026

Doing Good Things For Our Tribe. Cocopah Chairwoman Sherry Cordova and Vice Chairman Neil White reflect on how the Tribe's new state-of-the-art event Center will benefit the whole community. The celebration took place at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 11. An estimated 250 dignitaries and invitees attended. This is Part 3 of a three part series.

07/18/2026

Some of the Best Work I've Ever Seen. Project Manager Bob Fowler if Thompson Design Architects says the design work on new Cocopah Event Center is above and beyond anything he has seen before. The facility can accommodate 4,741 guests. This is Part 2 of a three part series.

07/17/2026

Cocopah Celebrates Opening of New Event Center

The Cocopah Indian tribe on July 11 celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the art event center. The tribe held a luncheon at noon or all tribal members and at 6:30p held a VIP invitation only dinner in its main ballroom. An estimated 250 dignitaries and invitees attended the event.
The facility built and designed, by Pilkington Construction Co. and Thompson Design Architects, can accommodate up to 4,741 guests in total.
The center is 82,985 square feet in size and is the largest such facility of its kind in Yuma County.