Originally Posted By: boater


“Our shared goal is to identify and develop commercial fishing gear capable of catching large numbers of hatchery salmon, while also allowing for the safe release of wild fish,” said Pat Frazier, regional WDFW fish manager. “These tests are a critical step toward achieving that goal.”



i think this clearly goes against the mandate of the commission especially the part that says,

The department shall promote orderly fisheries and shall enhance and improve recreational and commercial fishing in this state.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

they are clearly showing favortism to the commercial fisherman and it pisses me off.