BP,

In my opinion as for as the coast is concerned harvest has been the largest factor in the declines.

Now yes its tribal harvest, but not long ago sport fishers harvest of wild steelhead rivaled and sometimes surpassed tribal harvest on the Quileute system and other coastal streams. Look back at catch records from the 80's. Look and see how many wild steelhead year after year sport anglers were killing on the Bogachiel and Sol Duc. Compare it to what the tribes are taking today.