Originally Posted By: Salmo g.


My contention is that WDFW should disregard the Skok Tribe's claim of river ownership based on a court decision long ago (I have a copy of it here somewhere), and open the usual salmon fishing season that they used to. Then let the Tribe take WDFW to court and see if they get the old ruling over-turned. Acting like the Tribe already won demonstrates that WDFW doesn't give a hoot about non-treaty recreational salmon fishing in freshwater.

Sg


That approach has been suggested - maybe by you - and would put the burden on the tribes and/or BIA to take action. I like that approach especially when the State can show that it has made efforts to resolve the matter. Unfortunately that willingness to negotiate can be construed as admitting the State has no case and undermines its position meaning nothing happens.

One needs to remember that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is substantially run by Indians and whatever they may generate in terms of opinions benefiting tribal interests over those of non-tribal citizens needs to be viewed with skepticism.
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