We do need some voices in management that aren't about killing stuff; that's necessary for balanced decision-making, because let's face it, how many sportsfolk could be unilaterally trusted to manage hunting or fisheries? We'd all be tempted to load the dice in favor of our favorite fishery/hunt, right?

After fish runs being in the tank, I think the campaign money working against us is our greatest barrier as a stakeholder group. Most folks at WDFW are great, hard-working people; it's not their fault leadership is rotten. I've had good experiences talking with regional bios and wardens over the years. I think those folks have their hearts in the right place. Management and the Commission are the lairs of our foes....