Ramon-- Thanks for the reply and elucidation. So much for deadlines... where can I view an unedited version of the NOAA policy that is proposed? No offense, but this is something that I don't want interpreted for me; I'd rather read it myself.

While there are points to be made for condor reintroduction and the near-resemblance of some on this board to chimpanzees (JK), there are definite hatchery success stories as well. Looking at the Great Lakes salmon and steelhead fisheries, many of which are supported solely by hatchery stockings, I see a tremendous success story. I don't want to see wild salmon and steelhead disappear, but I don't want fishing to disappear either, and I'm afraid that could be where we're headed.

OK, now I really have to get back to work,

Keith