Originally Posted By: TwoDogs
If people on this board are interested in the facts and interested in talking to managers, I'd be happy to oblige. But in return, I expect that I, my tribal fishermen, the non-tribal commercial fishermen, and all of us who work hard to manage this resource will be treated with respect. It only seems fair to me. Thanks.


I'm very interested, thank you. I have had a question, for quite some time now, that perhaps you might be able to answer Two Dogs. It pertains to tribal fisheries. Why are they not operated under a quota?

For instance, let's say the CryMeA River has an escapement goal for King Salmon of 3000 fish. The tea leaves and crystal balls project a return of 5000 fish. That leaves 2000 fish as a "Harvestable Surplus." If the tribal fisheries are entitled to 1/2 of that surplus, or 1000 Kings, why aren't the fish counted, and why doesn't fishing stop when that number has been reached, rather than doing the 3 day a week gig through the whole season regardless of catch rates?

Thanks for your time. Also one more question:

 Originally Posted By: TwoDogs
However I, as a tribal biologist, along with other management biologists...<snip>


What is the main difference, scientifically, between Tribal Biology, and Other Biology? Agendas?

Respectfully,
LoweDown