Nobody said this would be easy. If wild steelhead release is necessary to achieve conservation objectives, it may take a number of steps to get there. It may seem like the Commission's modification of Option 2 to 1 per day, 5 per season was a token action. But it's still significant. This part of the conservation battle is fought at the regulatory level, and they did take an action that moves slightly in the direction of improved fisheries conservation.

Abide by the game plan of conservationists and environmentalists over the years:
1) Never, ever, give up!
2) Outlive the *******s! (Edward Abbey)

Today's action was not a setback. It was an inch forward instead of a foot or a yard.

As for who nominates commissioners, fish (sport & commercial), wildlife, and sports groups, submit nominations to the governor. The governor makes appointments from that list. As always, political connections count.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.