Well guys, what Salmo G. just laid out is the real deal. He has stated facts, many others have stated opinions. The treaty rights granted to the tribes are rock solid and have withstood numerous legal challenges. The whole argument that we once clearcut, hunted buffalo....yada yada, doesn't hold any water 'cause guess what? Those activities were NEVER guaranteed by treaty rights. Our courts have ruled those treaty rights as virtually unassailable. Unless someone figures out a new legal challenge (and that's not likely) the treaty rights will remain.
So what else can be done? Maybe the tribes could be negotiated into something different if the "price" was right. But who knows what the price might be. Maybe avoiding tribal-operated businesses (casinos, smoke shops) until they change their practices and letting them know that the reason you won't shop there is because of their fishing practices. Will it work? Maybe. But blowing smoke won't accomplish anything.
Rant if it makes you feel better. But, don't think the treaties will be overturned or renegotiated in the near future. If the ESA can't stop tribal fishing, then nothing will. Except economic pressures. The pocketbook is where everyone makes their decisions from.

No flames here, but you can't argue that Salmo G's post isn't accurate. Painfully so, in fact. It ain't pretty, but that's the way it is................


Fish on.......