I think we may be more on the same page than it may seem.

I would like to see preventative measures taken (like smaller seasonal bag limits) before our fish are in a crisis situtation and C&R is our only option. I believe that we can strike a balance that works without going from one extreme to another.

I don't want to see a situation where C&R is unnecessarily imposed on other anglers that would like to keep fish. Management decisions need to be based on facts not emotions.

I have no problem what so ever with a personal choice to C&R fish under any circumstances, but I would like to see any released fish fall under a limited seasonal bag limit. We need to figure out a way to reduce all fishing pressure, kill less fish and at the same time try to meet the desires everyone that enjoys our sport.

I have no problem with keeping a fish as long as C&K seasons are managed responsibly.

If management is dropping the ball, I would like to see sport fisherman unite and apply pressure to correct situation. Look at how powerfull the NRA is, I see no reason why sport fisherman can't do the same. But that will never happen if we can't work together.

I would like to see all hatchery fish marked statewide, so that we can distinguish hatchery fish from wild fish. We are making progress here.

If sport fisherman are going to make efforts to save our wild fish runs, I would like to see the same thing happen commercially. I would like to see tribal and commercial fisherman selectivly harvest fish.

Am I asking for to much?

I reserve the right to change my opinion at anytime