the news release you posted is old news, almost (not mentioning any names) everyone knows about the catch share agreement, but, answer this, when they talk about increasing access to hatchery fish for the commercials where are they comming from if they dont come from sports ?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/policies/c3617_attch1.pdf

(b) Continue to provide opportunities and resources to further develop selective commercial fishing techniques with a goal of reducing mortality of listed fish and increasing access to hatchery fish.