There’s the branch of gov’t that makes laws and the branch that enforces the laws. If a law was violated I would expect law enforcement to perform its duties.

Now that’s a simple answer and doesn’t take into account the resources these departments have and their priorities. I once called the DNR because people were destroying the wetlands with their four wheelers around a lake. Sure, it was illegal, but the enforcement officer for that area was going to be busy with one of the bird season openeners for the next few weeks. No follow up either. Unfortunately, many areas are spread very thin with field agents.

I would not support any casino/racino plans for a few reasons. First, it isn’t something I personally feel is something our government’s function is. Second, I don’t gamble or suppport this type of entertainment. And my main reason not to support a casino is, there is only so much discretionary income to spend. Spending the money at the casino means less for the resort, bait shop, gift shop, golf course, hardware store, go-cart park, etc..
On a personal level, I was in a business where revenue dropped due to a casino opening. Our local seniors were spending their Sundays at the indian casino instead of locally at businesses like ours.

Farmboy, since you did some reading, maybe you can comment on my thoughts.

First, I see a lot of people belly aching about equal rights. Given the indians are part of a sovereign nation (much like France) that argument will not stand a chance in court. Also, the treaty would have to be nullified.

If we are so focused on equal rights, we should be marching in gayy parades, demanding the same medical coverage as seniors, the same social security benefits now and removing any programs like affirmative action or education grants based on race. We should all pay the same amount in taxes, which if you earn less than $100k a year, will really, really not like your bill. Anyway…little off topic.

So if the Treaty is not going away and the tribes are part of a different nation with their own laws, how can things change? Money?

From what I’ve read, there is money that flows into these tribes from tax dollars, correct? Programs for this and that. Many programs are subject to budget approvals. If there are discretionary programs being funded to the tribes who are doing the netting, then it’s time to talk with them just like the U.S. does with every other foreign country.

If another country is engaging in politics or actions we strongly disagree with, sanctions are imposed, funding cut, etc. There should be enough discretionary program funding where the reduction will outweigh the benefit of netting.

I also want to throw in that just because I may be against mass harvesting at spawn, I’m not against other means of angling for the tribes.

I went to the classic for the first time and had a blast. I entered by typical bow kill 181 2/8 net and took first place. I stopped by the idohunting booth great job guys. To bad I didn’t win the bow maybe next year.

I hunt on 4 differant properties. I try to move around play the wind and keep from overhunting one property.

The sheds were found about 200 yards from the woods he was shot in. I also have 1 shed from 2 years ago, but we know the guy who has the other side from 2 years ago. Besides the shed i seen him 1 time last year at about 30 yards but no chance of a shot.

I know understand the true meaning of buck fever, havng to watch this monster come into a shooting lane.

I shot him in the rain last Sunday night by Fergus Falls MN
pays to play in the rain. Gross score of 191 3/4