Tug, it would seem that WDFW has essentially abandoned rec fishermen, especially freshwater (and regardless of what they fish for) to keep the Tribes happy. Keeping the Tribes happy allows for some ocean and straits fishing, which is the goal.

I believe that WDFW would happily give up anything inside the Straits if the ocean and Straits could have a consistent fishery for a reasonable (economically to Westport, Neah Bay. LaPush, PA).

I may be wrong, but that sure looks like the flight plan.