I listened to most of the Live last night. Interesting to say the least. It sounds like the data compiled should improve, and thats a good thing. Other than that, it doesn't sound good for the sport fishing/recreational fishery. It also sounded like we could start to see daily limits fluctuate quite a bit year to year based on the data that they come up with.
The DNR does not sound like a group that represents its stakeholders. They sound like a group that is intimidated and controlled by someone else. The gentleman speaking (Dave I think) sounded like a well seasoned politician. I get the sense the Feds are assisting the tribes with this. They are getting their money from somewhere other than the casinos. I still can't reconcile how this arrangement is the way it is. Maybe it all comes down to history and what occurred long ago. I certainly wont go down that path.
If the Soo tribe obtains autonomy all bets are off for the future of our fishery here in Michigan. We have to be engaged and involved. Maybe contacting our federal representatives. Is there a single organization devoted to representing us on this issue? We may not have the funding, but we have the numbers by a mile. I suspect we could get some attention if we get organized.
rlbyfd, ,,,yes we have an organization that is out there representing "us" The Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources, the attorney for them will be the next guest on Reel to Reel on their next podcast, his name is Steve Shultz, you want to talk to a man that represents us,....that's Steve, he not only represents us he's about saving the future of the fishery based on science!
The CPMR is severely outgunned. Going up against Goliath.
Feds and the Tribes (same team in my book) have never ending money.
The State DNR (teammates with the Feds and the Tribes)are second in line for legal backing.
If any of them had to pay for their own hotels, gas and chow like the CPMR lawyers, this fight would have been fair and over, with with a consensual agreement.
Reel to Reel Outdoors will be having Steve Shultz on their Live Podcast tomorrow 12/22/2022 at 7:30 pm, he's the attorney for the Coalition To Protect Michigan Resources, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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