I remember that + - 15 years ago NSIA (NW Sportsfishing Industry Association) hired a lobbyist to educate legislators, the economic benefits of rec. fishing vs commercial to increase rec. opportunity. If those kind of influences emphasized boaters, which probably was the case, one could argue favoritism leaned toward them. Not sure if they still have a lobbyist on the payroll today.
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