Pisco Sicko,

The point that the resource needs to be protected and thus the habitat issues come to the forefront are probably mostly agreed to by most in the sportfishing community. This is another reason why I support the idea of a tribal/sportfishing alliance because they seem to be the only players in the equation with the political clout to affect change. They also have the added factor of understanding that harvest is central to management. As the pendulum swings from industrial and hydro issues to environmental we need to be careful that our interests are preserved.

I can better understand and accept the potential idea of hatchery fish competition with wild fish, but isn't the argument that hatchery fish CAN'T compete with natural fish?

When do you, and others who support putting the fish first support the use hatcheries or other methods of enhancing numbers for harvest ?

Thanks for the discussion, I am learning tons.