Man, is the hypocrisy deep on this thread! Double standards, anyone??
We've got to unite fishing groups? Like 30 groups aren't enough for starters? Even more were invited but a few, like Friends of the Cowlitz, didn't even respond back with a "no thanks!" Is that you, CFM?? I guess not, since you are so ready to offer your time, efforts and money. As long as certain major groups aren't involved? Who is "AM," by the way??
Sorry, coulda sworn you said we should forget our personal battles. Really?
Now... let's get this straight: the governor is a loser because he doesn't own a fishing rod, but we sure could use Tim "free lunch" Eyman on our side? Gawd, puleeeze!
Yes, fish management has become political, and that includes the F&W Commission, no matter who the governor is!
And YES, we sportfishers DO have to unite, so we can bargain instead of beg. Are you helping or harming that effort???
Steelhead Summit 2 is tentatively scheduled for May 2003. If your group wants an invitation, just reply here with your contact info.

United we bargain, divided we beg!