My thoughts from a different angle. It is the economy, we live in a state that has plenty of money to be spent on leisure activities. Many of these people on the river are there only a couple of times a season (steelhead then again during salmon when the press says the area is 'hot'). They are there for a day on the river -- a day out with the guys -- a day in the outdoors. Notice I did not say out fishing. Some surveys show that only 12% of those who fish in this state do so for the sport. Those who are out for a day on the river and also happen to be fishing are most likely to not know how to fish the slot or drift but will tie up the area so others can not fish the area correctly. If they happen to catch a fish native or not they most likely will keep it and take it home.

I have seen many areas fished out by to many anglers. Many people not taking care of the land and water. I believe that things are only going to get worse. The population of this state is going to keep going up, high paying jobs will continue, and the increased number of boats will need a place to float. We are the minority even in our own group of fishermen. Only 12% of us fish for the sport. Even less than that fight the system to allow us to continue fishing.
Just my thoughts.
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working.