DV, said it very nicely. Being from the east coast I have seen the changes. Not all people like change and most will tell you do as long as you don't change what they do or how they do it.While I disagree with the join or else attitude, the constant bashing is just as tiresome. Just because they are not lock stepped in place with everyones particular interests does not make them bad or good, they just are. It you agree with the bulk of what they have done and accomplished then their history speaks for themselves. I have long read posts about how bad hatchery fish are and that they should not be in our waters, but if they were not there then the tackle manufacturers would not be in business, so remember that the next time you spend your coin with any organization. If they are going to use their earnings to work against you then don't help pay their way........Shop with those that are trying to help YOU!