Another question to pose, an afterthought perhaps.
Since gillnets arent selective, and completely lethal, an alternative may exist.
I remember seeing an article about an experimental non-lethal net being tried by a tribal fisherman last fall. I cant remember which tribe or where it was.
It seems that under present circumstances it's more preferable to have tribals marketing hatchery fish, even if the sport fishery is subsidizing them, than killing native fish. Since they wont quit fishing, mayber there's some relief available from the federal government under the National Marine Fisheries Protection Act. (I hope I got enough of that correct). Perhaps subsidize the fishery by replacing gillnets with the non-lethal option. It could be a peaceful solution, with less erosion of sportfishing privileges.
Or have I missed the mark again???


[This message has been edited by 'Head hunter (edited 01-16-2001).]