the best way to stop the sea lion problem is thru salmon conservation. by putting an end to all commercial salmon and steelhead we will bring orcas back (resident pods) to the entire sound and they will take care of fat predator-less sea lions in a hurry.... just as god set it up to be. all of you that want to pick up a gun to solve every problem in this country are morons. try picking up a PEN FIRST. believe me it works better than shooting mergansers or sea lions or indians or each other. Its about tight lines not tight faces.