I have fished the Nisco since 1979 and if memory serves correct (and it might not) I think the range control went into effect around 1984. It used to be you could drive down to the tank crossing from the road going up to yelm. It was a nasty gravel/dirt/mud road, but it wasn't controlled. We used to use it to go in to fish the Kahuna drift or launch at Muck Creek. They gated this off in late '83 or early '84 (I believe) and the only way we could get to the fishing holes then was through the main gate, and then you had to go jump through the range control hoops. At that time, you couldn't fish anywhere on Ft Lewis property without actually going to range control and telling them where you were going to be that day....in addition to having the sticker. Range control didn't open until 6:00 and if you wanted to fish before that....too bad. If the MP's caught you not being checked in for that day, they kicked you off the reservation. So, in the whole scheme of things it sounds like they have actually relaxed their policies from years ago.