For US fishers, the genie is already out given the language of the ESA. Not very many Puget Sound runs go to SEAK, but some do & they are on the ESA list.
Seeing as less than 5% of Chinook caught in SEAK originate from SEAK rivers they don't seem to be in a position to gain, just loose.
I predict some trading between BC & WA at SEAK's expense - WCVI Chinook caught in SEAK for Puget Sound Chinook caught in BC. WA has Fraser Red's & Pinks to trade too.
IMO commercial fishers putting pressure on their governments is the main cause of our current situation.
I am fairly sure that AK & other states bargain as separate entities; too bad. IMO the SEAK Chinook fishery should not exist - most of their catch is Columbia river Chinook. Why not catch them down here where they will be larger & closer to the market?
Pacific Salmon Treaty negotiations have taken a very serious turn
http://juneauempire.com/opinion/let...aty-negotiations-have-taken-very-serious-turn
Very interesting... I wish Canada had updates on it.
Any idea when the due date for a deal?
Yeah Canada seems zipper lipped
Americans took half of total Pacific salmon catch in 2017
Fearing another Chinook cut, Sitka’s troll fleet calls on President Trump