Jim,

There was a Kill fishery on the skagit on wild fish up until 4 years ago, maybe it was 5. You could kill a native until March 1st for a long time. Wonder where the early part of the Native run have gone?

OK for the 1000th time. WSR ISN'T a Silver Bullet. Never has been never will be. But it is a way to limit impact on the fish. Current management styles don't seem to be working so it is time to try a different management style that still allows some recreation while trying to limit impact on the fish. Habitat is a huge issue too, along with Hydro where it is present, and Hatcheries. They all have a place in the equation. WSR is a method to limit impact that we have on the Harvest side.

JJ