http://salmonchronicles.com/2015/04/28/w...gered-rockfish/

I realize the headline of that article is a little sensationalized...but this is very concerning. We're still smarting from the MA10 closure, it's tough to face the possibility of yet more closures.

As I am just scratching the surface of this, I'm wondering if anyone closer to the issue happens to know...

If there were to be closures, are the specific regulations (dates, locations, etc.) dictated by NOAA or recommended to WDFW? I'm imagining our hands would be tied.

How would the tribal fishing rights figure into this? Would they be bound to comply or would they be exempt?

If tribes would be exempt, I imagine they would actually SUPPORT the RCAs because it would take more harvesters (us) off the water. Also, if they are still allowed to fish the RCA waters, how effective does NOAA think an RCA would be?

If they are not exempt, would they be the sportfisher's ally in fighting this?

How scared should we be?