Matt,

Alternative funding is a question I have posed for over 2 months. I e-mailed the gov, wildlife commission, fish division, the media(newspapers).There are so many simple solutions.

I made a real nuisance of myself by spreading the word. My solution was a simple "tackle tax" (say, a dollar) when buying gear. the money could be earmarked to go directly to hatcheries. Simple!

The fact that no one responded makes me wonder if there is not an alterior motive here somewhere. Like you, I got no response from ANYONE. If there is no alterior motive, than it is a pretty powerful statement WDFW is sending us regarding their priorities and their concern for us having meaningful opportunity.

Yes, this state sucks!