I've talked to a few old timers and heard their stories about steeleading on this river in the "good ol" days.
Every one of them I've talked to tell me about how many fish they'd pull out of their and how they could get their limits in no time.
And I sit there thinking to myself. "Oh I see why there's no steelhead in here, it CAN'T be YOUR fault, it's got to be those no good indians!!"

My point is is that no one wants to admit they've contributed to the problem. It's much easier and makes themselves feel better to point the finger at someone else.