I think the department releases these reports to raise licence sales. And they really don't now what they have. If they had a clue they would stop bowing to the tribal counsel. The tribe isn't to blame here I'll say that outright, the piss poor management is.. But it the same breath the department is pressured to commit numbers for public and tribal harvest. Why can't they split the season up evenly? Waiting for accurate counts are the key. If this can't be done than NO SEASON. We're not all going to be happy with the outcome but at least its fair. Another thing (while I'm on my soap box preaching) not really to do with this topic. I think if a tribe owning a casino has the right to take 50% of our funding for themselves, than they owe us 50% of their profits from casino revenue. Being fair is the real issue. I know some tribes have restoration projects and help with funding. I want my moneys worth, I'm sure you do aswell. Asking for money than stomping our guts is getting old. J.C.B