Dean-
I agree with your point regarding people in general,
certainly it only takes a few to create a bad
situation for everyone involved. I worked for the
Confederated Tribes (Warms Springs Indian Reservation)
for a couple of years sometime back and still have
many friends there. My feeling is that this is a
political ploy on the part of the Tribal Council, a
while back they made a bid through Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to severely curtail the
number of boating permits issued by ODFW for the
section of the Deschutes that adjoins their lands.
Their plan was defeated and I believe this is a form
of political muscle flexing. Once their point is made
they will probably back off. The legality of it all is
up in the air, since the Treaty of 1855 gives them the
right to fish their traditional waters, but doesn't
define such things as whether they can restrict
non-indians fishing rights or even how much of the
river they "own", ie., middle of the mainflow or bank
to bank, etc.
They undoubtedly feel that what they are doing is in
the best interests of the river and the evironment and
their people. The rationale (or pretext, depending on
how you view it) is that they are protecting the
spawning redds of the native trout. However, the way
they have gone about it is only going to alienate a
large number of folks who also feel they have a right
to use the river.
Regardless of what perceived wrongs may have been done
historically, the river belongs to all of us and must
be shared and cared for by all. With that said, it's
certainly an interesting start to the season. Just
hope this all plays out without too much animosity on
either side.
-John
--- Dean Endress <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> JOHN,
> I'm sure others would agree with me in saying that
> it's OK for the length of the post... We are all
> very interested in the Situation as it stands....
> Both sides have their points that need addressing.
> I'm hoping the situation will clear itself up... My
> contacts with the Indians have always been positive
> & interesting encounters. A proud race of people who
> show a marked interest in the protecting of the
> Enviroment. As with any group of Humans there will
> always be afew bad Apples who go about things in the
> wrong, negative way...but most are kind &
> understanding as can be. As to the Casino rights in
> MIchigan that Bob H. talked about....stupid
> Politicians!!! The Casino in Bishop California; the
> Piaute Place Casino is a great thing for the town,
> The tribe (Piaute-Shoshone) hires plenty of "Non
> Indian" folks to work there & they feed alot of the
> Profits back into the Community.. They Reservation
> has been building better housing for the Indians &
> assisting with the Entire town of Bishop as a
> whole....Besides I'd rather lose my money to the
> Indians than a bunch of overly rich tycoons anyday
> of the week.... I for one would love to recieve
> updates about the situation....
> DEAN..
>
> John Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jim-
>
> Just got done talking with Merrill Hummer owner of
> Numb Butt Fly Co (support your local shop, y'all).
> He
> did a 2-1/2 day trip from Warm Springs boat landing
> to
> Maupin. The salmon flies are not really out in force
> yet, maybe another week or so away. He said he still
> did good fishing dry stonefly patterns. He fished a
> Turk's Tarantula and a Yellow Sally pattern almost
> the
> whole trip. If you want an update closer to when you
> get here, let me know or call Numb Butt 541-325-5515
> (this is not a paid testimonial, no parts were
> played
> by professional actors).
>
> Regarding the situation on the Deschutes along the
> Warm Springs Indian Reservation, as far as I know
> they
> have not cited anyone who was wading in the waters
> along the state side of the river. People who were
> angling downstream of the mid-channel islands and
> fishing waters directly adjacent to the res have
> been
> cited and had tackle confiscated. Oddly enough, I
> heard an unverified rumor that at least one angler
> had
> his gear returned with an apology. Don't know what's
> going on exactly or why they've decided to take this
> kind of action. As the politicians say "the
> situation
> is fluid" (no pun intended). I don't plan on buying
> an
> Indian permit this year and when I drift the river
> will make sure to stay off the islands until this is
> all resolved.
>
> Take care and good fishing.
>
> -John
> Oregon
>
> PS-I posted this to the list in case anyone else
> might
> be interested. Sorry for the length.
>
>
>
>
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