Originally Posted By: slabhunter
Originally Posted By: Carcassman
Ask the folks in GH or WB, or even PS if they get the fish back to their streams or if any increase in returns is taken in fisheries outside the streams.


Well, you heard many of our fish are traded to Canada for Alaskan take.

The Director, WDFW, "represents" the State in the PFMC and US/Canada negotiations. Perhaps they need to allow more salmon return to home waters.


This hits the nail directly on the head. What percentage of "adult" fish produced in Washington that are ready for harvest are intercepted in Canadian and Alaskan waters each year? Anybody?

Without any increase in fish numbers, trying to state that WB and GH would become world class fishing destinations is sort of pointless, isn't it? Divvying up 500 kings over escapement and promoting that as a world class fishing population of fish doesn't ring true either.

Anyway, lots of good people here with differences of opinion on what needs to be done. I wish you the best on your option, but this still isn't going to pass.
_________________________
"Give me the anger, fish! Give me the anger!"

They call me POODLE SMOLT!

The Discover Pass is brought to you by your friends at the CCA.