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The Boldt Decision

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Poster for The Boldt Decision

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In 1975, U. S. Judge George Boldt ruled that treaty Indians in Washington are entitled to half the harvestable catch of salmon and steelhead. This decision has had wide-reaching effects both emotionally and economically. First the views of those most affected by the decision--commercial, sports and Indian fishermen, and those in related industries--are presented. Finally a studio discussion is shown with representatives from state fisheries, the court and Indian and non-Indian fishermen.

Directors & creators

Institute of Governmental Research, Washington Sea Grant Program, KCTS

Subjects

Salmon fisheries, Fishery law and legislation, Washington State, fish, fishing, salmon, steelhead, treaties, Native American

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