Originally Posted By: Carcassman
There are many habitat models that defined available spawning area and WDFW does not even meet those. I think that Salmo noted that management aims at MSY, which is a purely economic model. What is the minimum investment for maximum return. It ignores ecosystem needs whether it is salmon feeding the system through carcasses or other beasts eating salmon. Most folks are unwilling to share salmon; the predators can have the scraps we can't catch/kill. See arguments to control seals, sea lions, cormorants, terns, wolves, bears, cougars. I get mine first.

I find this "funny" considering that the numbers of seals and sea lions, cormorants and terns has vastly over populated the waters of our state with no predators to keep them in check, and the state's failure to protect our resources by employing the MSY (which in itself is total bullshi*). I blame the state and all those have worked for a paycheck and never questioned the unsustainable practices they have followed.


Edited by bobrr (03/12/22 10:36 AM)