Let me take the comments somewhat in order.

Grandpa - I agree that the relationship with the tribes is complex and changing. I really want WDFW to state "for the record" what the complication for allocation with the treaty tribes means in regard to statewide release of wild steelhead.

MasterCaster - This issue has been debated so many times, a treaty is more difficult to change than the Constitution. You and I may not like it, but the original signers (the Govt. and the tribes) need to agree in order to make a change. I don't see the tribes doing anything that will weaken their advantage in that process.

Chum Man - It is the determination of WDFW that the 16 rivers that have wild steelhead retention can support harvest. I for one am not willing to trust the future of the wild steelhead gene pool to them. My opinion only.

Sparkey - As I understand what Jerry sent to me, the Wild Steelhead proposal is part of the package that will not be going forward. I did recognize some of the names from this board, including yours but am dissapointed there was not more folks sending in a request.