I agree, this is incredibly important. Mass-marking gives fish managers tools to perpetuate fisheries instead of closing them, not to mention the scientific benefits of knowing hatchery/wild ratios in fisheries and on the spanwimg grounds. It's good to see Washington Trout actively supporting programs that will boost fisheries, instead of opposing fisheries. Everyone needs to realize that every time a fishery is closed, we lose a few more anglers -- constituents for clean water, healthy habitat and viable fish runs.