The topic of killing wild fish is sure to get a lot of attention, as it should. I think it's very safe to say that the more wild fish we all release, the more we can expect back, regardless of floods, biomass, nets, etc.

I'm not saying that releasing wild fish will ultimately solve the problem. Habitat, nets, irresponsible logging tactics and dams all play a large part. But, I think most of us are willing to do our part to save wild fish. Sure, we pay taxes to help with this - but why can't we make the small sacrifice of letting wild fish go? It's not the end of the world, or a bad day fishing when you catch a fish and have to release it. And if I ever bonk a nate just "to get my share," I should stop fishing.

Kill the hatchery fish if you want the meat. Otherwise, do your part, show that you care more than the people controlling the dams and nets and don't sink to their level, let the nates go...