You can thank the federal government for that Martha.  The entire halibut fishery is managed by the federal government, even in Alaska State Waters.  Salmon returns are absolutely booming being managed by Alaskans'.  Alaska doesn't have Constitutional Control of its own natural resource because of the Special Privilege clause in Art 8, Sec 15.  Salmon aren't harvested in both federal waters and state waters like halibut.  Educate yourself before you spout off nonsense.