As far as I see it. The only way to get the State, and WDFW's attention is to not purchase a fishing licenses for a year. The ground work will need to be set for a year or so out. They depend on sales of licenses to continue operation, at WDFW, as well as in the general fund. If Sportsmen. and Sportswomen put it to them where it hurts, then maybe they'll get the message. As for tradeing winter Steelhead for fall Coho. I can't see that as even a remote policy by WDFW.
I wonder if it is also true that non treaty Gill Netters are subsidized for the Salmon they do not catch.... If this is true, and I am led to believe it is, By a commercial Gillnetter, then how can we continually support their fishery, year after year...
As for the winter schedule in Grays Harbor, Pick up a copy at the regional office in Monteasno. 5 days per week through March, 3 days per week till April 13. April 16 opens the Tribal SPRING CHINOOK season.
Both winter Steelhead, and Spring Chinook have a commercial Sturgeon season attached. Pick up a copy and get an eye opener.