Ok, my first mistake in this thread was not understanding that this was an attempted write in campaign, I read it more as a series of questions looking for explanations. I am sorry for that. We have in place as a statewide law that says: Wild Steelhead may not be kept; only hatchery steelhead may be kept. Hatchery steelhead........pg 11 WDFW regulation pamphlet. So...obviously WDFW biologist and commissioners sidestep this law somehow...I do not at this point know how they do that and any enlightenment here will help.
The tribes do have a huge impact on setting seasons far greater than we would like to think, hopefully the winds of change are beginning to blow here with a viable way for them to selectively fish. That is a broad stroke statement but I am hopeful.

The big reason why these "extra" seasons on nates are set in my understanding is that via net catch indicators...certain runs are updated as stronger than expected. I believe wholeheartedly that the floor numbers that are used to determine escapement are way to low. I have said numerous times in the past in relationship to this,that it is this "science" that has gotten us where we are at today...not all by itself but it has been a determining factor.

As for the head honcho statement...I have no problem with someone stepping in and taking over, in fact I am sure I am not the guy for the long term job. But I am the guy that had this dream to see this happen. I answer now close to 50 emails a day, that takes a huge amount of my time but at this time I feel it is important to let everybody know that I appreciate their support. Some incredible people have come on board and I am excited for the possibilities. I am sorry for the confusion, I hope what I have written here helps to clear things up. I may have missed some points along the way here since I can't keep looking at the posts as I write this. But it is my intention to answer whatever questions there may be.

Sincerely,

Jim Bain