... sounds like, then; we're all in fierce agreement!

I know that native peoples are often excused from the prohibitons the rest of us face regarding restrictions on hunting of endangered or even non-endangered species, if tere is a history of their use of that animal. I have seen native people hunting whales and seals in Alaksa, and I know some are excused from seasonal restrictions on salmon and other fish. I presume that is because their non-commercial (or small scale commercial) efforts cannot harm the overall population. This seems to make sense, assuming the regulators have done their homework, and their numbers are correct.

I have killed and cleanned lots of fish, a few rabbits and have grown my own veggies too. I appreciate the effort that goes into these tasks, but generally find it practical to buy this stuff prepared at the market!