I've lived in the Northwest for 8 years, fish and hike a lot, frequently in & around old growth, have always been an amateur birder, and have yet to see a spotted owl.

I find it annoying that so many people focus on the owls in regard to shutting down timber production. It's never been especially about the owls, it's about the long term health of our forests.

It's easy to be pro-timber and pro-owl.
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If every fisherman would pick up one piece of trash, we'd have cleaner rivers and more access.