Originally Posted By: Hanker
WDFW is a horrible disgrace. We need a governor that will restructure or dismantle that sad pathetic excuse of an agency, from the top down.


I understand the frustration of low run-size estimates, but I wouldn't blame WDFW for this.

The run-size estimates are developed by WDFW, ODFW, and the Tribal technical staff (CRITFC). The models aren't not perfect, but the estimates usually fall within a reasonable range.

The reasons for the low run-size estimate is clearly stated in the article: The past few years have seen the poorest ocean conditions ever recorded in the North Pacific.

Pacific salmon do not survive well in in the ocean under poor ocean conditions. Lots of warm water predators (tuna, mackerel) and very few coolwater prey for the juveniles to eat (copepods).

Nobody should blame WDFW for any of that.