The Washington state Fish and Wildlife department is raising concerns about a recent salmon catch by the Makah Nation that exceeded estimates.

The tribe reportedly harvested nearly 20,000 chinook salmon from its treaty area in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The number is far larger than the 500 fish previously estimated by state and tribal officials.

The tribe is not subject to a quota but the large catch could affect other fishermen.

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Makah salmon catch causes concern (The Seattle Times 2/1)