I have never understood why the tribes have not taken the lead in predator removal. There are some issues with federal mandates vs. state, but that has not stopped the tribes from finding a way around issues in the past. My only thought is that they do not want to be the lead in killing seals. But for cormorants should not be an issue. I know one tribal member that said any seal in the reservation rivers is dead on arrival. They also can get a permit for salt water taking, but they are expected to eat it. Since they taste horrible, very few, if any, are taken for subsistence.