I believe this also means that sporties, who have different interests than WT on this issue, MUST weigh in and comment when public comments are requested. If not, than WT will present its view using their expertise and means, and if not responded too, their view will become the accepted positiion. This may be why WDFW didn't want all of this put out to the public. As mentioned in previous posts, sporties tend to piss and moan more than jump into the process to effect change.

When such hatchery plans go out to public review and comment, sporties will have to present a coherent position and back it up with signatures or bodies to counter any disagreeable position offered by WT.

On the one hand, WT's actions may allow a larger pool of referees when making hatchery decisions or hatchery reform policies. But on the other hand, they've created a public forum of the issue, one that they have the time, expertise, and comfort level to operate within. And they have provided us no choice but to jump in and play.