Freespool,

Other than Lucky Louie, I haven't seen anyone else advocating harvest restrictions as being key to recovery. So are we on the same page yet? That harvest restrictions are just a necessary part of responsible managment for threatened stocks, and that sustained recovery isn't likely until habitat conditions improve?

OncyT,

I'm always interested in what thoughtful people have to say. A good idea doesn't care who has it. Naturally, good can be relative to one's perspective.

I don't follow the status of various Columbia River stocks very closely, so I'm far from up to speed regarding what's going on with springs, summers, URBs, even Tules for that matter. I track the steelhead runs a little bit because, well, that's what a fly fisherman does.

Sg