One quick clarification...

I do know that certain states such as Alaska have had in effect fish handling rules along the lines of what was passed on Friday. But, those regulations are what and species specific.

I labeled it one of the most progressive and enlightened regulations in the country because it covers all salmon/steelhead that are going to be released in rivers, lakes, streams and Puget Sound.

> When releasing steelhead or salmon that cannot be retained under state
law,
> anglers will have to follow new handling procedures approved today by the
> commission. Measures adopted by the commission prohibit completely
removing
> salmon or steelhead caught in lakes or streams from the water or pulling
> them into a boat in Puget Sound prior to release.