Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
Will WFC sue NMFS claiming that the permits shouldn't have been issued because, as we keep hearing, "hatchery fish harm wild fish?" At least in that instance the burden of proof would be on the plaintiff.

Sg


Originally Posted By: wsu
At least we would be addressing the merits of the issue rather WDFW simply not having the permit. All this will likely do is force WDFW to get the permitting done. WFC would presumably then challenge the hatchery practices themselves.


My suspicion is that this is exactly what would happen...but it would be far, far, far from a slam dunk like it is now, and would cost a lot of money that could only be recouped in a win, so the strategy would change considerably, including whether or not to challenge it at all.

Fish on...

Todd
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