Bull elk poached

[trophyhunt]

Your not the only one bothered by it, most guys on this forum hate the treaty rights. Even respected guys on here, but they choose to stay away from this topic for the most part anymore and save it for the real campfire!  The biggest problem is a few bad apples that the tribal council won't discipline, these certain members take more than their share to sell illegally, nothing is done.  This causes distain between tribal and non tribal, yet the council sits on their hands.  Some members like plat, would love to and try to get change, but it seems to me it's a battle he can't win.  The rights are just plain wrong but they are not going anywhere.   

[PlateauNDN]

I respect a person for being open and honest and though I don't always agree with members on here those that are upfront and honest about their position at least have my respect.

I will say it's not rights that people don't agree with or like, it's the unregulated and unrestricted abuse of them.

[PlateauNDN]

Huh, I guess I'm the only one who is bothered by it.

You're not. It's been heavily debated since before I became a member. It's a very sensitive and emotional subject that at times gets the best of some people.

[JDHasty]

Your not the only one bothered by it, most guys on this forum hate the treaty rights. Even respected guys on here, but they choose to stay away from this topic for the most part anymore and save it for the real campfire!  The biggest problem is a few bad apples that the tribal council won't discipline, these certain members take more than their share to sell illegally, nothing is done.  This causes distain between tribal and non tribal, yet the council sits on their hands.  Some members like plat, would love to and try to get change, but it seems to me it's a battle he can't win.  The rights are just plain wrong but they are not going anywhere.   

There are certain tribes in which this behavior is a way of life and there are others wherein it is not tolerated.  Unfortunately I can count the latter on one hand and have fingers left over if you count the Coleville tribes as a single entity. 

[JDHasty]

I respect a person for being open and honest and though I don't always agree with members on here those that are upfront and honest about their position at least have my respect.

I will say it's not rights that people don't agree with or like, it's the unregulated and unrestricted abuse of them.

 

[trophyhunt]

I will say it's not rights that people don't agree with or like, it's the unregulated and unrestricted abuse of them.

that my friend is the root of the problem!  And I truly respect the efforts you put forth for change!  And I'm not talking about Obummer type change! 

[pianoman9701]

Huh, I guess I'm the only one who is bothered by it.

You're not the only one bothered by it. I'm absolutely bothered by it, as are many others on this forum, including some of the Indians. But I suggest that if you'd like to accomplish something other than complaining, you should direct your ire in a direction which will have a chance of solving the problems caused by the treaties. You might consider a well thought out approach and start with tribal councils of the tribes which you see as having the least responsibility regarding harvest practices and quotas. Typing out your dissatisfaction on Hunt-WA does nothing but create divides between our members. There have been dozens of these discussion with exactly the same result each time. Nothing gets done in a positive way.

[trophyhunt]

To be honest, if plat can't change the tribal council's view, how can any of us non natives?  But, I hear what your saying.

[Waycott15]

There is the new roadkill law so maybe the guy hit it and claimed it that way

[brew]

Yeah 200 years ago. I think times are a little different now. Things won't change as long as natives keep the senitors pockets full.

YAWN...nobody will really take your tirades seriously until you find spell check