The Sauk/Suiattle tribe applied for a federal grant...and was awarded the $$.

The federal program is there for local governments (tribes, cities, counties) to apply for funds for specific law enforcement programs. It has absolutely nothing to do with treaty rights. It was and is available to all local governments.

If someone has a problem with the S/S tribe getting the grant and using it for game enforcement (*how the hell can any legitimate sportsman gripe about increased enforcement of fish and game laws?*), why don't you walk on down to your local government office and ask them why they didn't apply for the grant to fund your pet enforcement project?

Don't bash the tribe for taking the initiative to get a much needed program funded...

Fish on...

Todd