In GH the QIN did not require that the marine harvest be counted into the states share but a few years back that changed and they did insist that it be calculated into the Nations share. One of the things that always puzzled myself and others is how most terminal fishers do not understand the sharing process. The Nation is entitled to 50% of GH harvestable fish after they reach WA ST waters. Now what does not get counted is AK & BC intercept fisheries which is by CWT's 50% or more of the harvestable Chinook. Coho it is a bunch but it stays within reason but Chinook is another matter.

With the fisheries lined up in front of the terminal fisher it stinks. The process used by the Feds and states ( and BC ) for marine fisheries is pretty much a process that eliminates citizen participation. Tribal have a bit more influence but not much unless it is about the fish in WA ST waters. So nothing much changes be it ESA stocks or healthy ones. If I recall correctly former Director Anderson was extremely proud of the NOF process which frankly locks in the status quo. One should not expect any real change in how salmon harvest is managed in the near future but only more of the same.