Todd - for a young man you sure are patient. eek Good job, I'm glad I'm on your side.

On another note - here is a reply that I got from the Commission after I wrote them an e-mail thanking them for their actions.

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. I have forwarded a copy of your e-mail to the Commission members.



As you may know, the decision last Friday to adopt a two-year moratorium on wild steelhead retention followed a lengthy debate by Commission members and resulted in a very close vote. The proposal for a complete ban was rejected, and another proposal for a five-year moratorium was rejected in favor of the shorter-term version that was adopted.



As stated during the meeting by Director Koenings, during this two-year period the Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue its comprehensive review of the statewide steelhead management plan using today's science for improving fish management and hatchery practices.



If you'd like more information, please feel free to contact the Commission Office or the Department's Fish Program at (360) 902-2700.



Thank you again for your comments.



Sincerely,



Susan Yeager

Executive Assistant

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission

(360) 902-2267


I would be interested to see if the folks that write in complaining, will get the same message. Just a thought.
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