Seems contrary to good science to dump positive historical data. I too have struggled to find accurate historical steelhead plant data numbers. The only reason the interest, is because I experienced it back then. I know the success it was, and want to compare it to today why or how things are so different. Seems obvious though historical records on successful plants and return/catch numbers would be something to hide in this day and age. It just takes a generation to erase the "Good Years" memories, and accept todays poor results as normal. This reduces WDFW criticism. Whether responsible or not, WDFW gets the finger pointed at them at how bad it is for current fisheries. Piling historical success data on todays failures does little to improve there image to Legislators or the public, who pays the salaries. Go's back to the Mantra, not enough WDFW employees are engaged or have a stake in the profession they have chosen, therefore have little to lose as long as the paycheck keeps coming.