I've sent my e-mail (copy below) to the Commission and Director Koenings and my state legislators letting them know that I am expecting an appropriate response from WDFW that will not impact the recreational fishery this year and in the years to come.


"I read the article in the Seattle Times about the “overharvest” by the Makah tribe in their winter Chinook fishery. It would be most unfortunate if the recreational fishers were to be impacted by the actions of the Makah commercial fishery. I would hope that there are avenues available to WDFW and the other co-managers which will ensure that the recreational fishery for this year and the years to come are not impacted. I’m assuming that you and the WDFW are making sure that such intentional actions, by any sport or commercial fishery, are properly punished."