Todd,
I did read the mission statement, and while a bit vague in some areas, did explain your goals. How do you as a group determine what is sound hatchery operation to not impact wild fish? The opinions of scientist vary greatly here, and one will believe whatever fits into their personal agenda. While I do believe in wild steelhead release, and have prcticed it for years, even before it was law over here, I pose this question. I am not trying to be inflammatory here. Do you think the average steelhead fisherman
in this atate cares whether or not there are wild fish, or do they just want fish to catch?
Another question, Are you all, as a group uniting all steelhead advocacy groups, or are you another special interest group that will end up further fragmenting the sport fishermen?
I am not trying to incite heated debate here, just trying to understand the issues and agendas of your group.