Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe v. State of Washington

Summary

The panel affirmed dismissal of Sauk-Suiattle’s claim to usual and accustomed fishing grounds on the Skagit River because the claim was precluded by prior litigation. It reversed dismissal of the Baker River and marine-waters claims, holding that Judge Boldt had not specifically determined the full extent of those claimed fishing grounds, and remanded for the district court to exercise jurisdiction and consider the evidence. No separate opinions were filed.