SG.
This seems so simple. Why can't an allocation based system be utilized with the traps? Just like in AK where historical catch for the bad [Bleeeeep!], big catchers established quotas. The highest catchers historically get the highest quota allocated per season, whether crab, halibut etc. On the Skagit and out in the the bay it may take a few seasons to establish historical catch. The bottom line is livelihood/money, right? Take them out of the trap, allocate, one for you, one for me, one for the river, etc. These are high quality market available fish at the trap! The notion of being out and battling nature to get the most individually, has to change if we are to manage these resources effectively. Tribal life has come as far as casinos, so I have trouble with the idea of " Historical lifestyle". Same should occurr @ Bonneville on the Columbia. Trap, separate, allocate, is the ultimate in management! This discussion never seems to come up because those who commercial fish want their cake and eat it too at the expense of finite resources. This is what needs to change! Don't want derail this thread, BUT. Interested in your knowledgeable comments on a state wide allocation based system for ALL commercial fishers where there are traps available to accurately count, separate, and allocate harvestable fish.