The state of Michigan has seized nearly two tons of fish that officials say were illegally taken by two Indian fishermen.

The state says the two men caught the fish Lake Michigan using a commercial fishing boat and huge trap nets. The fishing occurred after the close of the tribal fishing season, officials said.

Under a 2000 agreement between the state and treaty tribes, the state can enforce tribal fishing regulations. One man is said to be a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the other is said to be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

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