FUNDING THE WDF&W SUFFICIENTLY WILL HELP us get the level of fishery patrol officers needed to actually get after poachers. Right now the money is simply not there. Those who say we should be rallying our numbers to make our case to the legislature are correct.
Being activists will help put sportfishing issues on the table. Right now sportfishing receives little consideration from legislators compared to commericial fishing.
If you do not have the time to join the battle in person, then join an organization that will carry your message to the legislators and WDF&W. Trout Unlimited, FFF, Wild Steelhead Coalition and your local clubs all fight this fight and would appreciate your support. Unless you lock arms with others of the same opinion, you will simply be adding endlessly to the threads on this board (which Jeff Koenings, Governor Lock and others in the legislative halls of Olympia probably do not read). For sure you should keep on venting your spleens (I certainly do and it makes me feel better) but to initiate changes, it takes a unified effort.

Les Johnson