In the document that set PS Chinook escapement goals WDF noted that the goals they set did not come close to providing fish for the available habitat but that it was ridiculous to try and fill the habitat.

I another documnet, from the late 70s, they noted a "problem" with excess fish at Soos Creek hatchery because they couldn't harvest the hatchery fish without overharvesting the co-migrating wilds. The solution? Lower the wild goal. They called it "good management" to do this as they reduced the surplus.

Don't tell me did fish were ever a priority.