I couldn't comment for the longest time, but after reading the entire thread I had to say at least a few things that stuck out. As much as it agonizes me that they are closed, like others, we all new it was coming.

I knew the closure was coming after the 2010-2012 rule change and last year's escapment numbers. This is conservation, and we need to embrace it; no matter how hard it is.

I am slightly disturbed at the number of hatchery fish still returning and the high potential of those fish strayhing and spawning with wild fish. I think this could have been postponed until at least the end of January.

Not much we can do to change the decision, now, but I know where I will continue to throw my support for changes in selective fisheries practice, the North of Falcon process and other policy management.