I have stumbled upon an ethnological field study by anthropologist Ruth Landes entitled The Ojibwe Woman, published by The Norton Library in 1971. The narrative of the book is comprised of and from"life stories" from the early 1930's of a Cree/Ojibwe woman in southern Ontario.

On page #132, the narrative continues ".... In Minnesota, men fish with nets during July and August, as women do also.Undoubtedly fishing with nets was stimulated by the market which the United States government has created for fish, for a greater haul can be made by net than by lance. The requirements of the Minnesota market have also caused these Ojibwa to cease extensive fishing during fall, winter and spring to permit replenishment of the lakes by summer." It says also that the... "characteristic style... was to fish with the lance."

Interesting.

Seems like a lot of folks were just waiting to pounce on tribal netters.

What of the winter and summer trash introduced to the Lake by fisherman and recreationalists? Gas and oil too from boat motors, a lot of it.

Lake shore environmental degradation too, with manicured fertilized suburban lawns.

Fishing launches that for years years dumped their toilets into the lake.

And, yes, rampant and abusive catch and kill( release).

Walleyes historically used in spiritual ceremony by Native Americans? Probably not unlike many of us saying grace, a prayer of gratitude, before a meal.

These things are never simple.

With the late cold spring, I do know that there are a lot of cold wet walleyes out there. Hopefully, enough for all of us.

Prepare them accordingly. Bon appetit'.