Originally Posted By: ned
although pinnipeds were brought up, and environmental habitat issues as well, I was surprised none of the pro gillnet group brought up net's to the north of us, and the high ratio of Washington fish intercepted outside of the state.


Believe it or not, there's a very logical reason they don't complain about Alaska fisheries: They may partake in local, "hobby" fisheries, but most of those same guys and gals earn their bread fishing in... You guessed it... Alaska.