Hatcheries are like people, you judge them one at a time.

To me hatcheries on big damned rivers makes a lot of sense. However hatcheries on small free flowing rives does not make sense.

The better we take care of these smaller watersheds the greater the chance of healthy runs. Those we abuse we won't see healthy runs. I'd rather take care of the watershed and let the wild fish figure it out.

I too enjoy the input of those here who bring a scientific slant.