"federal and state laws mandate viable commercial fisheries"

Grandpa2, I've never heard it put quite that way, but now that I have it really is a much more ominous picture.

Is there legal language that provides for non-native commercial catch *in lieu of* sport catch, if necessary?

Or are you speaking specifically of the native American treaty rights?

Or are you just making that statement based on the tendencies of the lawmakers to cater to the stronger lobby?

FWIW, I'm not trying to counter your statement, just wondering where it's basis is.