was over on the Oly Pen this week elk huntin,after the morning hunt on wed,my father in law and I went on a sight seeing trip to where the Hoh pours into the Pac. as he had not been there before. On the way down there we were passed by a large maroon F-250. When we got to the end of the road the same truck was parked there with a man and a women near by.The man had a wet suit on, and waved us over,when we stopped he told us to get the *%#^ off the reservation, that we were no good road hunters. When I POLITLY told him we were just sight seeing,he became enraged and cussed us with talk that would make a sailor blush.Not wanting a confrontation we left. Just prior to leaving I looked down in the river and saw at least 3 nets. On the way out we stopped at the tribal center and spoke to a man who said he was not a tribal member but was hired to be the executor of the reservation, he assured us we did nothing wrong and said he would drive down there to investigate,we left. My questions: were the nets there legally(wed.6th), was the man pulling the nets? and was that the reason for the sour attitude? one thing I forgot to mention the man did not look indian and the women was not indian,and who else can I take this complaint to as this man was exceptionally rude to us for no reason

I understand yer curiosity and concern. But. When on Indian land (you were, weren't you?) I have always found the best course of action to be to just nod yer head, smile and keep yer mouth shut. You can't personally change the federal rulings on indian fishin rights. In short you are in a different country. So. Might as well pull out the soap box... Why in the world would the US allow a "sovereign nation" to vote in federal, state and local elections? Pretty f-n bizarreo, I say! Oops, postin after samplin the rye... sorry

Sincerely,
Roger (and Paddy)

Why didn't you just hit him?

I think I would have just walked up to him while he was running his mouth and POPPED him right in the face before I left. It sounds to me like he was being much more then just disrespectful. He is in need of a good whoopin. I can take alot of bull from people but when they start crappin out their mouth that bad they need it plugged.

I commend you on your good attitude. You did nothing wrong, and it's good you kept sharp and didnt say anything wrong. Better to leave a fool alone then to be dragged down to his level I guess.

Skydriftin ... I spoke with the person you're referring to this morning at breakfast.

He has a little different version of events, but also felt about about his reaction to the whole thing.

He'd like to send to send you an email in regard to the matter, but I'd need your permission to pass it along as you don't have it publically available.

Let me know either way

PS ... No netting going on there, the "nets" were simply bouys that are always present for tie-off points.

Bob, feel free to send him my address, I would like to hear this. Thank you again

recieved a very apologetic email from the gentleman, seems it was an honest mistake mixed with some overreaction,something we're all guilty of from time to time.No more hard feelings on my part in this matter, thanx again Bob

Bob facilitates resolution of international tension point....feel the love!

Well Skydriftin, just what was the guy's beef? Fill us in. Like to hear the rest of the story.

seems the man has been working with the tribe on some projects for 5yrs or so. In that time there has been some shooting around the tribal housing, with the almost certain lack of game near there these shots have to be of the wrong kind. The man incorrectly assumed we were of this ilk. Anyway he apoligized and invited me to go fishin sometime, sounds like a classy guy to me.

hey skydriftin,
any explanation on the wetsuit?

His wetsuit is part of his fish studying attire