Originally Posted By: steely slammer
I know I’d be willing to forgo a handful of seasons if there is a significant increase in redds and escapement.


seabeckrasied.. not everyone has the time to forgo seasons anymore.. dont know your age but alot of fishers dont have yrs to go!!


30s… I understand, but at what level of escapement should fishing be shut down? 50%? 25%? 10%

Definitely hard to draw a line somewhere but it needs to be done. To be clear, I DON’T believe sport fishing pressure got us into this situation. Unfortunate that we often seem to take the brunt. But at what point do escapement numbers have a higher importance than the golden years of a fisherman’s life? Especially when there are other options to the south and north this year.

Tough situation all around.