I'm squarely with Todd on this one. Fin clip all hatchery chinook and we can release all unclipped fish. Such a big percentage are not clipped (see tribal threats post). Area 5 and 6 this summer had a CNR fishery for Chinook and I'm sure alot of the released fish with fins weree hatchery. A season was allowed wheree one did not exist so I'd say that was a bellweather for future chinook fisheries. I would say we will see more of these fisheries which provide good opportunites for sports fishers. Good idea in fresh water for sure.
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