Originally Posted By: Smalma
I read in news release that the BIA had approved the Skagit spring Chinook season. Wonder why an agency in the Department of Interior is doing NOAA's (Department of Commerce) job by approving fisheries with potential impacts of ESA listed stocks.


I was sharing these same exact thoughts. In my opinion the BIA does not have the technical expertise or authority to authorize ESA impacts. This directly contradicts the purpose of the ESA and NOAA's regulations thereof.
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When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.