RE: Sport vs. Tribal Harvest Statistics

While I agree that there may be some misreporting on both sides, take a look at how the data is collected and published.

The data Plunker quoted I believe comes from the published catch records by the WDFW.

As stated in the document, a multiplying factor is used to adjust the sport numbers. Apparently the magic formula comes from estimates of non-reporting and non-recording of returned record cards, creel census data, etc. Those numbers are NOT simply what is reported! Enforcement encourages immediate recording; I know I don't need a $100 fine for one unpunched fish.

The Tribal data is taken from voluntarily released data from the Tribes (key term there is VOLUNTARILY), and from fish tickets turned in by buyers (I used to buy fish, and let's just say the average kindergartener could find ways around the process). Add to this the no-enforcement factor...

...how hard does the pull have to be before you know your chain is bein' yanked?

According to published figures, the total Tribal elk harvest on the Westside of the OP is something like 20 animals...