That is pretty good WN1A as many just do not track the monetary values of fisheries past what they are familiar with.

Slab I went through pretty much the same process over 25 years but in the end as you learn the system you realize it is all about harvest.

As to Chum last year that was a screw job of epic proportions for the local community in GH as not only did the sports not get a season on them it turned the non treaty nets loose for extra time. If it is a NOF paper fish eligible for harvest IT WILL BE HARVESTED. If you do not like fishing Chum DON"T but just because you do not want to catch a Chum does not mean others do not want to. I do not catch planted Rainbow Trout in lakes but those that do, go for it.

Those that love the fishing experience with a true passion have to recognize there are many who just want to catch a fish, any fish.

Edit: Here ia article that will maybe give some insight on what drives some things. http://juneauempire.com/stories/091008/loc_330605733.shtml