Originally Posted By: freespool



If you're referring to banning gillnets, then yes it has been defeated by Oregon voters twice.
The biggest problem here is the 30 second sound bite the commercials will be running, it's unbeatable, add the fact that they have very deep pockets and your chances of successfully convincing the non-fishing public is just about zero.
FYI it takes about 5 million to run a winning ballot measure campaign in the state of Oregon.


No, I was clear. Odd that you made the comment considering how you feel about Walt McGovern
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=219113


http://www.ifish.net/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=7191&d=1202248907

This is a history of the fish wars. Interesting read and instructive, since we have already had a replay of one of their tricks.

Page 8 1948 initiative to ban several types of gear. passed.

Page 11 1957 statewide initiative to stop commercial fishing in Oregon with exception the CR and Tillamook. passed

Page 19 Steelhead initiative, year not given 1973? maybe





Edited by Lead Bouncer (06/15/11 01:51 AM)