Established in 1887 by Executive Order and located in North Central New Mexico at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, the Jicarilla Apache Reservation encompasses 742,315 acres of splendid mountain ranges, sage brush flats and deep mesa canyons.
The name Jicarilla means "little basket" and denotes an art form for which they have become famous. Beadwork, leatherwork and jewelry are among their other skilled handicrafts, examples of which may be purchased at the Tribal Arts and Crafts Shop, located on the reservation.
A region of ancient history, the reservation houses the La Jara Archeological Site, where cliff dwellings and ruins may be visited. Pictographs and various other artifacts are on display at the tribal museum. Ranking high among energy producing tribes, the Jicarilla Apache Tribe was the first in the nation to own 100 percent of the oil and gas-producing wells located on its reservation.
A diversified land, the reservation offers a multitude of outdoor recreation for all ages. Considered one of the last unspoiled hunting lands, the reservation offers trophy mule deer, elk, bear, turkey, and waterfowl. A fisherman's paradise lies within the numerous lakes located on the reservation. Stocked periodically with rainbow trout, the lakes have yielded trout up to 29 inches long. Nature lovers can explore the entire Reservation. Untouched remote areas are accessible by the earliest means of transportation in the Southwest -- a well-trained horse, or a more conventional four-wheel drive vehicle. The reservation also houses a variety of ancient ruins, cliff dwellings and pictographs.
Three different stamps were first issued in 1988. A wildlife stamp printed with a gold tribal seal and black serial number was die-cut with a peelable backing was used only in 1988. A wildlife stamp with a different tribal seal printed on dry gummed paper. These stamps were issued in a 2x2 booklet pane format with a stapled tab at the top. There are 25 panes in a book. The stamps are rouletted 6.5 between the stamps and between the stamps and tab. The stamps may have been reprinted several times with minor differences. They were used until 1995. A second rod stamp was issued in 1988 in the same format. This stamp allowed a single fisherman to have two fishing rods in his boat. It is believed that these stamps were used through 1993. These were issued in a 2x2 format and are rouletted 6.5 between the stamps.
The 1996 stamps were a continuation of the 1988 series. Stamps are physically smaller and all in the 9000 series. The lower left stamp in the block has a consistent plate flaw (which looks like a period) to the left of the serial number.
New gold foil stamps were issued in 1999 and 2000. These were replaced by a smaller peel and stick stamp after a few years. The smaller stamps no longer have a face value printed on them, but sell for $15.00-$20.00 each. The non-tribal license has a higher fee than the tribal license. Wildlife stamps are required for big game as well as waterfowl hunting, however, starting in 2011, a stamp was no longer required for waterfowl hunting, but still required for big game hunting. Printing and serial numbers are printed in black on all stamps.

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As of publication date, no used, unsigned or licenses have been recorded. Officials at the Jicarilla Reservation do confirm that stamps are indeed used, but Tribal members don’t want to give them up since “too much” personal information is on the licenses.
Paper color Mint Used on license
JI 1 1988 5.00 Wildlife gold on white 150.00
JI 2 1988 5.00 Wildlife gold on blue 18.00
JI 3 1988 5.00 Second Rod Stamp gold on green 295.00
block of four 1200.00
JI 4 1996 5.00 Wildlife ser # > 9000 gold on blue 95.00
JI 4a 1996 5.00 Constant Plate Variety gold on blue 250.00
The constant plate variety is a small “dot” the size of a period which precedes the serial number of the lower left stamp of the block.
JI 4 measures 37mm high by 61mm or 66mm wide (JI 2 is 38.5mm high by 64mm wide)
Paper color Mint Used on license
JI 5 1999 10.00 Non-Tribal Wildlife (Blue Seal) black/blue on gold 90.00
JI 6 2000 5.00 Tribal Wildlife (Black Seal) black on gold 75.00
JI 7 2000 10.00 Non– Tribal Wildlife (Black Seal) black on gold 75.00
JI 8 2004 (15.00) Tribal Wildlife brown on white 250.00
JI 9 2004 (15.00) Non– Tribal Wildlife blue-grey on white 250.00
JI 10 2007 (15.00) Tribal Wildlife green on white 200.00
JI 11 2007 (15.00) Non– Tribal Wildlife brown on white 200.00
The 2000, 2004 and 2007 stamps may have been used for more than one year. If other stamp designs exist, they have not yet been reported.

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JI #1

JI #2

JI #3

JI #4a

JI #4

JI #5

JI1 was issued as an imperforate single stamp, die cut with peelable backing.
JI2-4 were issued in blocks of four, rouletted between stamps.

JI #6

JI #7

JI #8

JI #9

JI #5-7 are gold foil on plain peelable backing. The stamps scratch very easily. A vertical line often shows through the front where the backing paper is. These stamps measure 72mm wide by 44mm tall.

JI #11

JI #10

JI #13

JI #12

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Paper color Mint Used on license
JI 12 2008 (20.00) Tribal Wildlife red on white 200.00
JI 13 2008 (20.00) Non– Tribal Wildlife yellow on white 200.00
These stamps have a star hand punched to the right of the serial number.
JI 14 2009 (20.00) Tribal Wildlife orange on white 200.00
JI 15 2009 (20.00) Non– Tribal Wildlife green on white 200.00

JI #15

JI #14

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