As to ancient how ancient do you mean.  many north american indians
     who are still organized in the lower states, provinces and alaska have
     hired fishery biologists for their fish mangement.  Assuming the
     current regulations for and by indians are ancient is a bit
     insensitive.

     i think you wish to ask who knows of 'older' fish managment techniques
     exist on the books. and then the question arises as to whether they
     are or can still be effective.  thank you


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Subject: American Indians & Fisheries/A question.
Author:  Academic forum on fisheries ecology and related topics
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Date:    12/4/96 8:39 PM


Dear FE colleagues,

I know we have, in FE, some  colleagues  who  are  in  charge  of
Indian fisheries in the US.

I would like to know if there are any fishery policies, in the US
or elsewhere, set up _by and for_ the indians.   The  aim  is  to
attempt  learning  their  ancient  views  (ecological philosophy,
etc.) on exploitation of fish resources.

This could be an interesting opportunity to, perhaps, incorporate
ancient ecological knowledge  into  our reductionistic scientific
world.

Any leads to texts on the net,  references  and  points  of  view
would be most appreciated.

Cheers,

    Aldo-Pier Solari