Actually from an Indian point of view, Idaho may have some of the best lawyers. Look at the big issues, taxes and casinos. The tribe gets to keep taxes collected on cigarette sales. The tribe also gets to keep taxes on the gas sold on the reservation. That does not happen in Washington where you hear about Indian smoke shops being raided every so often and the battle with the Tulalips over Washington's tax rights to tribal development.

As to fishing, the Nez Perce have been able to continue fishing in their usual way. Look at the Rapid River battle in the 70's.

I bet the casinos are not as big in Idaho because the population is smaller and can't support bigger operations.