Originally Posted By: AuntyM
In some cases, it's entirely possible that hatcheries are the primary factor preventing recovery. Too much science to ignore it. I'm not anti hatchery. I'm anti doing it at the expense of wild fish.


That pretty much sums it up.

IMO, Simple math, 90% Broodstock = Turning wild fish into hatchery fish at the expense of wild fish. If broodstock program is used for recovery show me goals, critical success factor and timeline for program, oh and no bonk allowed if used for recovery. I would rather see the segregated apporach in moderation for hatchery steelhead rather than another broodstock program.

You can't blame netting on the coastal rivers of Oregon, how about taking advantage of that...
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