Ed Owens has been lobbying for the commercials since forever. Whenever a positive change threatens Washington commercial fisheries, you can count on Owens to try to make it go away. Another droning voice for the establishment and status quo that ought to be ignored. Unfortunately, he has the ear of a number of politicians, so the only way to counter his influence is with a flood of emails, letters and phone contacts that state the facts.

Good to see the CCA is solidly behind SB 5844/HB 1660. A bipartisan group of ten Senators and thirteen Representatives has attached their names to these bills as well. They deserve the support of all sportsmen and sportswomen this week.