After having read all of the post's and threads concerning the situation on the Skokomish River I have come to one conclusion. There are a lot of folks who would rather use force to get their point across, this is (my river I will fish anyway I see fit) (this is my river and I won't let it go down the drain so I will do what I deem fit to keep it safe).
Guys, it's not your river, its not their river! It is just a river with some fish in it! Some day they may be all gone but at the expense of a human life? Is it really worth it?
Some of you should read over the thread and just listen to the hatred, greed and predjuice that eminates from your words! You would do well to lead by example! If this is the example that you bring to the river when you fish then I want no part of your company or your precious fish!
And yes I do fish the Skokomish and I do release any fish I may inadvertantly snag, yes, I do pick up litter anytime I fish any river. I even fixed the fence that was cut on private property, not that it was a perfect job, however it may have kept the cows in and saved someone's life if the cows got out. Those critters make a mess at 40mph. I even talked to the land owner at Hunters and asked if there was anything I could to do to make amends for the poor showing that my fellow fishermen were displaying to his land. I ended up picking up litter.
What I'm getting at is lead by the best example YOU can give and speak!
Anything less than that won't make much of an impression on anyone, much less make a positive change.