Originally Posted By: ospreysteelhead
That said, poor returns on the wilson and nestucca last year definitely weren't driven by the broodstock program.


I don't agree!
The programs have been going for more than the 4 years Lund claims. With the practice of main stem and spread out smolt releases coupled with the loss of wild spawners due to this program then what else can it be?
Certainly ocean conditions played a big part but if you look at the redd surveys (that ODFW can never seem to provide) then the drop off after that first broodstock adult return is alarming.
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