First off we were talking about the Columbia.
" Handled " fish comprise a small amount of the "real picture" as far as NMFS in concerned.
Spawning ground counts are what count. It seems that some of the responders here are not concerned with the long term future but are as nearly always more concerned about more fish in the cooler. IMO if you take brood stock a second time in to the hatchery you have hatchery fish. Not a native. If you can't see the danger of outplanting non clipped fish at YOUR expense then I waste my time no more. Sounds like most the consumptive anglers I talk with. They don't want to hear the truth because they can't deal with it. Only time will tell but I will bet these non clipped fish will lead to less fishing opportunity in the near future. Remember where you stand with NMFS. Indians,Commercials,Enviros,Sportsmen dead last and with no official " standing". Stinks HUH ?