Todd (or ??),

Pardon my ignorance of the issue, but why don't we want the hatchery steelhead to spawn out in the river? Or a hatchery buck to spawn with a wild hen?

Aren't they essentially from the same stock? If not, why would it harm the run to have a bit of cross-breeding between hatchery and wild?

I am sure there is substantial science behind that position, but could someone briefly explain it to me?

Appreciate the replies, in advance, and again, my apolgies for the lack of education.

Mike B