"JR" wrote...


Certainly grossly exceeding the allotment should be punished, if possible.



As I understand it, the Makah had a "season" in which they could fish, and
the length of the season was determined to be about the length of time they
would need to catch 500 fish. I think - but don't know for sure - that the
tribe knew they were expected to be able to catch 500 fish in that time. If
that's the case, then it appears they intentionally pulled a fast one.

What will happen now is, the seasons for other fisheries will be adjusted to
compensate for the huge unexpected Makah catch; the overall yearly catch
will remain what it was going to be, everybody else gets to catch fewer
fish.

Ironically, the name "Makah" means "generous with food". I don't know what
their situation is out there, but I'm pretty sure their economy is based on
fishing and whaling. So that big salmon catch might be pretty important to
them. It's a good bet none of it will go to waste.

Way I see it, every time the Ndn's win one, everybody makes a big stink. If
I was out there, I'd go to Neah Bay, look for a restaurant, and order the
salmon. Ain't no point in getting all urinated over a fish.

Timothy Juvenal



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