TC,

You might want to check with the WDFW folks in LaConner. Skagit chums are anything but endangered, but some years, usually following a flood cycle, the run returns below the escapement goal, and no fishing for them is allowed. Even years usually see the larger chum runs, and I haven't heard anything yet forecasting a return below escapement. Best to find that out first before concluding mis-management.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.