The best way to "put back" into the resource is releasing native fish. The state should make catch and release mandatory for all native steelhead. All hatchery fish should be fin clipped that way you know which to bonk. There is large native american hatchery on the peninsula that doesn't fin clip!!! (ei This 20 lb steelhead might be a plant) The only way to selectively catch salmon/steelhead is hook/line or fish traps. If the native americans would use fishtraps several good things would happen.
1. Selective fishery including releasing fish that are too dark to sell.
2. Proper quota amounts
3. The money from the catch could be spread equally among the tribal members.
4. No nets lost that continue to catch fish.
5. No drowned birds, otters, etc.
6. Gain support of sportsmen.


This is just my opinion. Sharp hooks.