There was quote from the early years of PST annual negotiations "Can the US and Alaska agree on this?"

AK operates in their own world, by their own rules, and the rest of the US lets them.

When former Director Koenings worked for ADFG he argued that AK had a right to BC and WA fish because they protected the ocean from harm. This was in response to BC's argument that they should get the benefit of the fish produced in their rivers.

So, when BC proposes dams or mines in Northern BC that are opposed by fishermen, ask yourself why they should produce fish for other countries.