Well Salmo,

Apparently I am not the only member on this board that believes that NMFS and WDFW have really screwed up on the Cowlitz and its management of steelhead!

These are the results of my poll, and they certainly reflect what and how the vast majority of fishermen would like to see the Cowlitz River managed. And the poll results are from one of the biggest "wild" steelhead supporter's evocate groups around. It would certainly indicate that what NMFS and the WDFW had done on the Cowlitz was NOT SUPPORTED by the majority of the "wild" fish advocates. The next time you guys want to play god on the Cowlitz, maybe you should reread this poll. Or better yet maybe a judge will be doing it for you!

Our board has spoken, and you should pass on the "message" that "all is not well" on the Cowlitz!

The results:
Should historical winter run-timing (Nov-May) of steelhead be maintained?
Choose 1
Yes 82% (27)
No 18% (6)

Should only "late timed" (April-May) steelhead be used for natural production?
Choose 1
Yes 30% (10)
No 70% (23)

Should all Cowlitz winter steelhead be allowed to spawn naturally in the Cowlitz?
Choose 1
Yes 42% (14)
No 58% (19)

Should summer runs also be allowed to spawn in the upper Cowlitz?
Choose 1
Yes 64% (21)
No 36% (12)

Should WDFW be allowed to "create" a "new native" run of late winter steelhead?
Choose 1
Yes 18% (6)
No 82% (27)

Allow all stocks to utilize the 240 miles of habitat for natural production?
Choose 1
Yes 70% (23)
No 30% (10

Cowlitzfisherman