Dr. Waechter,

Very good post, disease resistance is only one of the many negative impacts hatchery fish can have on a wild population. As to the joe-fishermen remarks it is my personal belief that when given all the correct information regarding salmonid lifecycles and hatchery production most joe-fishermen types can make a good decision. Bad information, poor science, and politics have created some of the most stupid decisions of all time and they were made by biologists…

Everyone needs to get involved with these issues…

POS Clerk