From the Escanaba Daily Press: “The conservation work performed by organizations such as the Bay De Noc Sports Fishermen and the MDNR was recognized as an integral component of the successful management of our inland fisheries. Is [the settlement] perfect? Not totally. However it is a far cry better than what was in place before because now everyone is thinking towards the future.”
The longer article appears to be an interesting CYA from the treaty rights opponents.
One nit to the author — the settlement doesn’t “change[]” the treaty, just interpret it.
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