Aunty,

Back in the good ole' days, sportsmen may have gotten their share, but it was a smaller % of the total catch than nowadays. Commercial catch used to dominate. Recreational harvest is taking a larger % than before from a declining resource. Commercial interests didn't used to care about the sport harvest, because it was a blip like background noise. Now they are very aware and sensitive that their share is decreasing as the total take is also decreasing, so they are going to defend their interest at the recreational and conservation expense.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.