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Originally posted by Homer2handed:
I was informed last week that WDFW Marblemount Hatchery will have the Hatchery Steelhead cut back 64% and the lost of 2 workers at the hatchery. From 466k to 229k this year; there are things in the works right now for this years planting
Brian: I've heard "rumblings" about this for some time. It Sucks.

Anyone wonder why it is hatchery steelhead that are being cut back (further)???

They don't bring commecial or tribal revenue, that's why! The tribes don't care about brats as they don't make any $$ on them, so they are the first to get whacked. I bet that the State asked the tribes who they should cut back on...and then the State did what the tribes told them to.

Might as well kill the hatchery steelhead program entirely...average return is about 1%..not worth the effort unless they want to FIX the program first.

Of course, the tribes will STILL BE GILL NETTING the WILD Steelhead.

&^%$#**%$@*&(*&*^%$%$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike