Seems scientifically nonrepresenative to use encounter data to manage seasons from only one source per MA, if that. I'm not sure the number WDFW research boats that are fishing in every marine area every day. I do know that for years one WDFW research boat fished out of Edmonds in MA9 & 10. I knew the guys on board. That one boat dictating my seasons, in 2 marine areas? I don't think so. It's one piece of the puzzle. Data from creel checks at the dock are used also. The launch at Everett and around the sound are loaded with checkers, asking what I released whether fish or birds etc. Just in case that info is also utilized for in season management, I keep my trap shut at the dock on how many encounters the boat had for the day. What's in the box is what I encountered. I imagine for you boy scouts out there that's tough to do, but at least I am making an attempt to level the playing field with the co-managers, by keeping the area I'm fishing open longer. If they can be unscientific, so can I. Like I said ealier. If you provide details on how many encounters you had for the day to a checker. You get what you deserve, lost opportunity.