The numbers posted by Strike Zone came from the WDFW as reported in The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) newspaper a couple weeks ago. They are the pre-season forecast from WDFW which are based in part on the jack returns from the previous year. So, as depressing as they may be, they're accurate.

The WDFW will be holding a public hearing on Feb 22 at 7:00pm regarding the spring Chinook fishing seasons in SW Washington. The meeting will be at their offices on Grand Ave in Vancouver, WA. They hold these meetings every year. They may propose a closure on the Cowlitz and a limited fishery on the Kalama and NF Lewis. Not good.....

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MSB