Thanks for the response, JacobF...

My own analysis would say that one:

Harvest is required under the Boldt decision. The definition of "harvest" as used there does not necessarily mean direct harvest. It means "opportunity to harvest". I think we agree so far, if I read your post correctly. You were saying that keeping the season open for kill doesn't mean we have to kill them, just that because we can, the tribes can't claim our half.

Here's where we disagree, I think, though I'm not too sure why. A wsr regulation will lead to fish being caught and released. CNR has a measureable mortality rate. CNR will harvest fish. Having CNR seasons and WSR will give non-tribal fishers their "opportunity to harvest".

Legally nothing has changed.

Practically, there are a lot more fish in the river to fish for, more $$ to be made, and more fish to spawn.

Fish on...

Todd.