Letter: State mistreats fishermen from Passamaquoddy Tribe

I have the greatest of respect for all fishermen who struggle to earn a living, but I am concerned about permits and the Native Americans of this wonderful state.

The recent conflict started when the Passamaquoddys decided to issue 500 permits for elver fishing, just before the state mandated no more than 200.

From my understanding, a tribal chief called the governor about this allotment and the governor, according to this chief, threatened to disallow his tribe all the benefits we have bestowed upon them.