Curt,

I made that statement from the standpoint of wild steelhead and not necessarily my own. I agree that A1 would be the most restrictive of sportfishing opportunity and that wouldn't necessarily bother me if the plan worked. If I had to chose as written, I'd go with A2 because I think the VSP mangement plan will be better than MSH/MSY. Even though WDFW is mandated to protect fish and provide recreational opportunity, I don't believe it guarantees wild steelhead harvest. I believe there is plenty of other opportunity to harvest fish without the need to harvest wild steelhead. I don't like A3 because I don't think the status quo has worked nor how it could result in increased run sizes and escapements.

But I am glad that the date has been extended. As it was there was not much time to submit comments from the last meeting and the previous deadline.