As I see it the WDFW had no choice in that with the last 2 years in a row without meeting Chinook escapment on the Chehalis, if it went the same in 2009 the Feds more than likely would have stepped in & declared an ESA situation.

My hat is off to Phil Anderson in that now with him as acting Director, there has been a complete turn around in how things were handled last night. It appears he drew the line in the sand & his staff would not back off because they knew he was backing them in the sake of conservation.

I have sat on this Ad Hoc committee since it's inseption. We sportsmen have repeatedley pushed for conservation but have been slapped in the face. I was so pissed with the way things have went that my ulcer has returned becaus eof the stress. However I decided that this was one that I was going to stay with, if nothing else to be a thorn in their side. Boy am I glad I did. I usually am the silent type because I come up with the response 2 days later. Last night I was prepared, but the way it went down, Francis, Joe & Duaine said it for all of us.

For once the fish have beneifitted.