There are some misconceptions. Sea lions can't take heat with all the blubber. They need to get into the water if they get hot. It is very understandable that wild sea lions would panic when caught and overheat.

There were no bullets.

It is what it is. Read the article if you want.

All fishermen have lost as a result of the mismanagment of this issue by the feds and the states involved. The salmon and sturgeon have lost. PETA has won.

We got erroneously blamed, and PETA wins. It just ain't funny. It is sad.