With all the smolts F&W plants in the skagit, and for the measily returns they get, i say shut it down. That system is obviously not working. Maybe the early component of the native stock would come back faster if the hatchery fish were discontinued?????

Somebody has to have overall smolts planted vs actual adult return rates... I bet its not good..1% if lucky
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