Smalma,

Are you asking if the WSC has formed an opinion as to what is a safe level to support a cnr season targeting wild fish, rather than incidentally cnr'g them during a hatchery harvest season?

Say, like 80% of target escapement (as it is now)? Or higher, or lower?

The WSC doesn't have an official number on that level at this time, but the WSC does believe that proper management of cnr seasons is, of course, just as important as management of harvest seasons. That being said, there will be WSC bios that will help the WSC form a scientific opinion on that topic.

Did I interpret your question correctly and answer it satisfactorily? If not, let me know and I'll give it another shot...

What do you think of the 80% cutoff?

Fish on...

Todd
http://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.com